India, Nov. 24 -- Bottle gourd, also popularly known as 'lauki,' is considered one of the most underrated vegetables. Despite being incredibly versatile, several people avoid it due to various reasons. Recently, a street vendor introduced a unique 'tandoori lauki' recipe, which has gone viral on social media.

The video shows how this simple, everyday vegetable can be turned into a flavourful and exciting dish with a twist.

In the video, which has received more than 10 million views in a matter of a few days, the vendor can be seen putting a bottle gourd in the tandoor, the clay oven used for making naan and kebabs.

The vegetable is roasted till it becomes soft and smoky. Once it is fully cooked, he removes the skin and mashes the lauki...