Chana Dal Padwal

Ingredients 

• 1 cup split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked, boiled in water with salt and turmeric pow
• 250 grams snake gourd (padwal), peeled
• 3 tablespoons ghee
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger 
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 
• 3 green chillies, finely chopped
• 3 dried red chillies
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon dried mango powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, ginger, garlic, green chillies and dried red chillies and saute till fragrant.
2. Cut snake gourd into ½ cm roundels and add to the pan and mix well. Cook for 10-12 minutes or till snake gourd is cooked.
3. Add coriander powder, dried mango powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and salt, mix well and saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Bengal gram and mix well. Cook for 10-12 minutes.
5. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.

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