Monday, January 14, 2008

Lauki-chana dal

Ingredients
Lauki(White Pumpkin/Gourd) 500g
Chana Dal 4tbsp
Green Chillies 1 or 2 as per taste
Ginger Garlic paste 1tbsp
Jeera(cumin seeds) 1tsp
Hing(Asafoteda) 1tsp
Turmeric pwd 1tsp
Salt to taste
Ghee or oil for tadka 1tbsp

Method:

Peel and cut lauki into small 1" cubes. Keep aside.
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds. Once they crackle add hing and turmeric powder.
Add ginger garlic paste and stir. Add green chillies and chana dal and fry till golden brown.
Then add lauki and stir for a minute or two. Add 500ml water and salt to taste. Cover the cooker and pressure cook till 2 whistles.
Serve hot with chapatis.
Serves 4 people.
Approx. cooking time: 15-20min.

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