Lauki

How to Prepare

1. Peel and chop the bottle gourd into small cubes.
2. In a pressure cooker, cook the toor dal with 4 cups of water and a pinch of turmeric until soft (about 2 whistles).
3. In a blender, grind the grated coconut, cumin seeds, and green chilies into a fine paste with a little water.
4. In a large pot, heat coconut oil, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
5. Add urad dal, dried red chilies, and curry leaves to the pot, sautéing for a minute.
6. Add the chopped bottle gourd, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Add the cooked toor dal and the ground coconut paste to the pot. Stir to combine.
8. Add 2 cups of water to adjust consistency and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.