LAUKI-DAL

LAUKI--BOTTLE GOURD[ENG]

1medium size lauki[peeled and cut to cubes]

1cup chana dal[soaked in water for abt an hour]

1tbsp oil

1tsp mustard seeds

1/4 tsp hing powder

1tsp jeera seeds

few curry leaves

1tbsp grated ginger

2 medium size onions[chopped]

2-3 green chillies

1tsp red chilly powder

1/2 tsp haldi

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1 cup fresh coriander.[chop]

1-2 roasted dry red chillies[for garnish]

Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add mustard seeds n  jeera seeds. when splutters, add curry leaves n saute.

Add onions, green chillies, hing, grated ginger and saute for a while.

Add red chilly powder, haldi, garam masala powder n saute.

Add soaked chana dal, bottle gourd cubes and fresh coriander.

Add little water and close the lid.

Pressure cook till one whistle on medium heat.

Once done add salt and mix well. add garnish and serve as a side dish.

NOTE----INSTEAD OF CHANA DAL U CAN USE MOONG DAL OR TUR DAL .