Lauki Chana Dal

Lauki Chana Dal is a comforting Indian curry with tender bottle gourd and chana dal in a well-cooked masala. This homemade version is prepared for four servings and uses familiar Indian ingredients. The method is simple. Cook patiently and watch the colour, aroma, and texture as the dish comes together. Ghee gives the recipe a warm aroma and a rich homemade taste wherever it suits the dish. Serve hot with multigrain roti, multigrain naan, or steamed rice. Making this recipe at home is a pleasant experience, especially when the fresh aroma fills the kitchen. Please do try this recipe and share your feedback using the comment box below.

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Comfort Food

Lauki Chana Dal

Author: Ambarish Joglekar Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: F Four servings I Indian recipe L Lauki Chana Dal

Difficulty: Beginner Total Time 55 mins

Calories: 240

Description

A comforting Indian curry with tender bottle gourd and chana dal in a well-cooked masala.

Ingredients:

Servings

• 5 cups bottle gourd peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon jaggery and 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 cups hot water
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons chopped coriander

Instructions

1. Rinse the soaked chana dal and cut the bottle gourd into equal cubes.
2. Heat the ghee in a heavy pan over medium heat. Add the whole spice and let it become aromatic.
3. Add the onion and cook until soft and light golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes, coriander powder, turmeric, chilli powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and the ghee begins to separate.
5. Add the dal, bottle gourd, jaggery, and hot water to the cooked masala.
6. Cover and cook until the dal is soft and the bottle gourd is tender. Add lemon juice at the end.
7. Add garam masala and coriander. Rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot..

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

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