Description
This Lauki Chana Dal, is a delicious, spicy and healthy vegan dal recipe made with skinned split chickpeas and bottle gourd.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chana dal
- 800 ml water (3 1/2 cup)
- Small bottle gourd (Lauki) (around 2 cups peeled and chopped)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 4–5 garlic cloves (around 1/2 tbsp grated)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 6–7 curry leaves
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tbsp coriander cumin powder (or half of each)
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
Instructions
- Wash chana dal a couple times, then soak in 800ml water for 1hr 15mins
- In a pressure cooker heat oil over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot add in the mustard seeds and temper until they start to pop.
- Add cumin seeds and cook until fragrant.
- Then add curry leaves, grated ginger, grated garlic and sauté for a few seconds.
- Mix in tomato and spices. Cook for a few minutes or until the oil starts to separate.
- Add in drained chana dal and bottle gourd (lauki), 400ml water.
- Once the water starts to bubble, pressure cook for 5-6 whistles, then turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Serve with chapati, rice, vegan yogurt. cucumber, tomatoes & onions!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 130