Bottle Gourd/Calabash/Lauki/Dudhi and Chana Dal Vegetable Recipe

Ingredients:-

1. 1 bottle gourd/calabash
2. 3/4 cup chana dal or chickpea pulse
3. 2 tsp oil
4. 1 tsp cumin seeds
5. 1/4 tsp tumeric powder
6. 1 tsp coriander powder
7. 1 tsp chilli powder
8. 1/2 tsp garam masala
9. 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
10. salt to taste
11. coriander for garnishing

Method:-

1. Take the chana dal and wash and drain it.
2. Soak chana dal in water for about 15mins. Then drain it.
3. In a pressure cooker, turn on medium heat.
4. Add oil and let it turn hot.
5. Add the cumin seeds and let it sizzle.
6. Add the tumeric powder,ginger-garlic paste and chana dal.
7. Add the dry masalas: coriander powder and chilli powder.
8. Add salt to taste.
9. Add 2 cups of water.
10. Let it cook for 2 whistles.Then release the pressure.
11. Take the bottle gourd and peel it's skin.
12. Cut into bite sized cubes.
13. Turn on the heat and add bottle gourd pieces to the chana dal.
14. Cook (7-8 minutes) or till the bottle gourd is soft.
15. Garnish with coriander.
16. Enjoy!