Doodhi Chana Dal

Main Ingredients	Bottle Gourd, Split Bengal Gram
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time	1.30-2 hour
Cook time	11-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

Ingredients list for Doodhi Chana Dal

• 1/2 medium Bottle Gourd 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup Split Bengal Gram
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• a pinch Asafoetida
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 7-8 Curry leaves
• 1/2 inch piece Ginger chopped
• 2 medium Onions chopped
• 2 Green chillies chopped
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped

Method

1. Wash and soak chana dal in one and a half cups of water for an hour. Drain and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add asafoetida, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, ginger, onions and sauté till the onions turn light brown.
3. Add chana dal and chopped green chillies. Stir. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix and continue to sauté for three to four minutes.
4. Add doodhi pieces and mix. Add garam masala powder and chopped coriander leaves.
5. Put the lid on and pressure cook for five minutes. Open lid when pressure is fully released and serve hot with chapatis.

Nutrition Info

Calories	931
Carbohydrates	90.1
Protein	25
Fat	52.4
Other Fiber	Fiber- 25.3gm