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  • 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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  • Recipe: Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd with Yogurt)

    Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd with Yogurt)

    Have you ever tried Lauki Raita? It is delicious just like other vegetable’s raita. It goes perfectly with rice and roti. Do try it.

    Lauki Raita Recipe
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    Prep Time:1 hour

    Cook Time:10 minutes

    Servings:12

    Difficulty Level: Easy

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups yogurt
    • 1 cup grated lauki ( ghiya/ bottle gourd)
    • Salt to taste
    • 1/4 tsp chaat masala powder
    • 1 tsp dry roasted and coarsely ground cumin seeds
    • few mint leaves, for garnishing

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Boil grated lauki with 1 tablespoon water, covered, on a low heat for about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Beat curd with a  beater till smooth and lump free. If the curd is too thick, add some water.

    Step 3

    Add lauki, salt and chaat masala powder to curd and mix well.

    Step 4

    Sprinkle ground cumin seeds over the raita. Garnish with mint leaves. Lauki Raita is ready to serve.

    Recipe Note’s

    • In the winter season, serve lauki raita at room temperature and in summers, refrigerate and serve chilled. [/tab]

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with paratha, daal or any curry.

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