DUDHI CHANNA DAL

Ingredients:

Bottle Gourd - 1 medium, peeled & cubed

Channa Daal - 1 cup

Oil - 1 Tbsp

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida - pinch

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Green Chilies - to taste

Ginger - 1 tsp, grated

Water - 1/2 cup

Garam Masala - 1 tsp

Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp

Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Jaggery - 1 Tbsp

Tamarind Paste - 1/2 tsp

Method:

Wash channa dal and soak for 1 hour

Heat oil in a pressure cooker.Add mustard Seeds and allow them to pop.

Add asafoetida, turmeric, ginger, green chillies and stir.

Add water, drained channa dal, lauki. Mix well.

Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt, jaggery and tamarind paste. Mix well and close cooker lid.

Cook until pressure cooker whistles two times and switch off stove.

Wait until pressure goes down completely to open the lid.

If you prefer more gravy, add a little more water and bring to a boil.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or roti.