Bottle Gourd with Split Bengal Gram (Lauki Chana Dal)

Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Bottle Gourd with Split Bengal Gram (Lauki Chana Dal)

(Sorakaaya Senagapappu) (Doodhi Chana nu Shaak)

Serves 2

Ingredients: 

Bottle Gourd (Lauki)- ½ Cup

Split Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)- ½ Cup

 

Mix of Olive Pomace Oil & Ghee- 2 Tsp.

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- ½ Tsp.

Hing- a Pinch

Onion- 1 Medium, Finely Chopped

Ginger-Garlic Paste- 1- ½ Tsp.

Tomato- 1 Medium, Finely Chopped 

Green Chillies- 2, Finely Chopped

Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder (Kuti hui Lal Mirch)- 1 Tsp.

Turmeric Powder (Haldi)- ½ Tsp.

Coriander Powder- 2 Tsp.

Cumin Powder- 1 Tsp.

Salt- To Taste

Fresh Coriander Leaves- 2 Tbsp., Finely Chopped

Method: 

Heat Oil in a Pressure Pan
Add Jeera, Hing & Sauté on Low Flame
Add Onion, Ginger Garlic Paste & Sauté till they turn Golden
Add Tomatoes & Sauté till they turn Tender
Add Tomato Puree & Mix Well

Add the Dry Masalas (Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder & Salt) along with little water
Use the Bhunno Technique to fry the Masalas
Add Lauki, Chana Dal & Mix Well with the Masalas
Add Water, Cover & Pressure Cook for about 2 Whistles

Garnish with Chopped Coriander Leaves

Serve Hot with Phulka, Set Curd & Roasted Papad!

Tips:

Can Add Garam Masala Powder after the Lauki & Chana Dal are both Pressure Cooked for some strong flavors

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