Doodhi | Lauki | Dudhi Bhopla | Sura Kaiy | Sorakaya | Churakka | Doodhi, also known as Lauki, Dudhi Bhopla, Sura Kaiy, Sorakaya, or Churakka, is a light and refreshing vegetable valued for its versatility and gentle flavour. The smooth green skin and tender white flesh make it an excellent complement to many dishes, so it is found in every Indian kitchen. The mild flavour of the doodhi lends itself well to absorbing spices, which makes it easy to use in simple or elaborate recipes as well as in everyday cooking. Doodhi contains a lot of water, which makes cooked vegetables soft and light. It works great in many types of curries, dals, stir-fry, soup and traditional sweets. It can be grated, cut into cubes or sliced. Doodhi adds a sense of balance, lightness and wholesomeness to meals, making it the vegetable of choice for your daily nutrition.
