Lauki Curry
In this episode of Calcutta Bungalow, I’m cooking a true Bengali home classic on a rooftop in Kolkata, a simple, beautiful Lauki (bottle gourd) Curry with Poppy Seed and Chilli.
Full recipe coming soon
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