- Peel and chop bottle gourd in big pieces. Deep fry in medium hot oil till cooked and soft. Heat oil in a pan add cumin asafoetida,cloves and cardamom. When become golden, add churned curd and stir fry for 1 minute Add all the spices and cook for 1 minute,keep stirring. Now add 1/2 cup water and fried bottle gourd and cook coverd for 2-3 minutes on slow flame. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot with roti or rice.