Lauki Chana Dal

How to Prepare

1. Rinse 5 cups of chana dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 6 hours.
2. Peel and chop 5 medium-sized lauki (bottle gourd) into small cubes.
3. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked chana dal, lauki cubes
4. 5 tsp turmeric powder, and 15 cups of water. Cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.
5. Heat 5 tbsp ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add 2.5 tsp cumin seeds and let them splutter.
6. Add 5 finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
7. Add 5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
8. Add 10 chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
9. Add 5 tsp red chili powder
10. 5 tsp coriander powder
11. 5 tsp garam masala, and salt to taste. Mix well.
12. Pour the cooked chana dal and lauki mixture into the pan. Stir to combine with the masala.
13. Add water if needed to adjust consistency and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
14. Garnish with 1 cup chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.