- Tempering In a wok heat some ghee Once hot, add mustard seeds, let them crackle Now add cumin seeds and asafoetida/hing Add turmeric powder. Immediately add the diced lauki and Stir the diced bottle gourd for 1 minute Cover and cook on a low flame for 10 minutes Add salt, black pepper and sugar. Add the cream and stir well Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. After cooking switch off the flame and add chopped coriander Mix well.serve hot.