Tag: bengal gram

  • Lauki Chana Dal Recipe

    Lauki Chana Dal

    A healthy Vegetarian curry recipe made with bottle gourd (lauki) and bengal gram. Goes great with steamed rice or chapati.

    Lauki Chana Dal Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour [/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 250 gm bottle gourd
    • 1 cup Split Bengal gram
    • 4 tbsp ghee or oil
    • 1 onion,finely chopped
    • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
    • A pinch of asafoetida
    • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • Salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 green chillies, thinly sliced
    • 4 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Wash split Bengal gram and soak for at least 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Peel bottle gourd and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.

    Step 3

    In a skillet, add salt, turmeric powder,red chilli powder,coriander powder, bottle gourd, split Bengal gram and 4 cups of water.

    Step 4

    Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour or until done.

    Step 5

    Heat oil or ghee in a pan, add onion and cumin seeds. Saute for 1 minute or until translucent.

    Step 6

    When they change color, add asafoetida, ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

    Step 7

    Then add tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy.

    Step 8

    Now add boiled Bengal gram and lemon juice; stir occasionally.Cover the lid and simmer for 4-5 minutes.

    Step 9

    Sprinkle Garam Masala over it.

    Step 10

    Garnish with coriander leaves and green chilies. Lauki Chana Dal is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with roti.

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