Lauki Chana Dal

Lauki Chana Dal

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Course: Main | Servings: 4

Difficulty level: Easy

Ingredients

For the dal

  • 300 g Lauki, long, raw, washed, peeled and cubed
  • 60 g Chana dal, raw, soaked
  • 0.8 g Turmeric / haldi
  • 2.4 g Salt

For the tadka

  • 16 ml Cow Ghee
  • 1 g Cumin seed / jeera, whole
  • 80 g Tomato, hybrid, raw, chopped
  • 4 g Green chillies, finely chopped
  • 2 g Dried chillies, powdered
  • 1 g Garam Masala

To serve

  • 4 g Coriander leaves, finely chopped

Instructions:

For the dal

  • Add diced lauki, soaked chana dal, 2 cups of water, salt and turmeric to a pressure cooker. Close lid and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles, until the chana dal is cooked through.

For the tadka

  • In a pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds and allow these to crackle.
  • Add tomatoes, green chillies and red chilli powder. Mix and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes on low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are cooked through and the oil separates.
  • Add cooked lauki chana dal. Mix, bring to a boil on high heat, and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add garam masala, mix and turn off the flame.

To serve

  • Transfer hot dal to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped coriander. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: 100 kcal | Protein: 3.9 g | Carbohydrates: 9.3 g | Fat: 5.1 g | Fiber: 4.6 g

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