• Ghiya (bottle gourd) - 1/4 Kg
• Curd (yogurt) - 1/2 Kg
  
• Oil - 1 tablespoon
  
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder - 1/4 teasoppn
• Black pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  
• Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoon
  
• Salt to taste

Method for Ghiya Raita:

• Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds nad let them splutter.
• Add the grated Ghiya and saute till well mixed.
• Lower the heat and cook till tender.
• Remove from heat and leave to cool.
• Beat the yogurt till smooth, and add a little water if required.
  
• Add the salt, black pepper, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder and  the coriander leaves to the yogurt and mix well. Mix in the ghiya too.
• Garnish with the roasted and crushed cumin seeds and the coriander leaves.
• Chill Ghiya Raita and enjoy with Rice or Chapaties.