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Ingredients
Split Bengal gram (chana dal) boiled2 cups
Bottle gourd (lauki/doodhi) cut into 1 inch cubes1/2 kilogram
Garlic grated4-5 cloves
Ginger grated 1 inch piece
Onion finely chopped1 large
Green chilli seeded and sliced1
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Ghee 2-3 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida a pinch
Tomatoes finely chopped2
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh coriander a few sprigs
Method
Step 1
Place gram, garlic, ginger, onion, green chilli, gourd, salt and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker.
Step 2
Add 2-3 cups water, cover and pressure cook for 7-8 whistles.
Step 3
Remove from heat and let it stand, uncovered. To make tempering, heat ghee in a non-stick pan.
Step 4
Add cumin seeds, asafoetida and let seeds crackle.
Step 5
Add tomatoes and cook till they are pulpy. Add red chilli powder, switch off heat and mix well.
Step 6
When the pressure reduces, remove lid of pressure cooker and mash gram mixture.
Step 7
Transfer cooked gram in a serving dish and pour tempering on top.
Step 8
Serve hot garnished with coriander sprigs.
