Lauki-Chane ki sabzi is a classic dish that my mom would make for lunch as an accompaniment to Rice and Dal. I later discovered that this dish is typical of Gujarati cuisine, as well. 'Score', I said to myself. 'For once I see an overlap between the food I grew up eating and the Gujju cuisine that I have been learning. For once, I know a Gujju recipe without having to try'!
Bottle gourd with lentils is a nutritious and easy to make side dish. A bowl full of goodness.
Dhoodi Chana is a tangy curry with a slight nutty flavour that comes from the lentils. This crunch nicely complements the mellowness and smooth texture of bottle gourd.
Ingredients:
1. 1 medium bottle gourd, peeled and minced
2. 1 cup chana dal, soaked for 1/2 hour
3. Oil, 2-3 tsp
4. Tamarind pulp, 2-3 tsp
5. salt, to taste
6. 1 medium onion, chopped
7. 2 thai chili, minced (optional)
8. Garam masala, 2 tsp (optional)
9. cumin seeds, 1 tsp
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and then add cumin seeds.
2. When it starts to sizzle, add onion and green chili.
3. Saute until translucent.
4. Add Chana dal and bottle gourd and salt.
5. Mix well.
6. Add 1/4 cup water and pressure cooker until 1 whistle blows.
7. Allow the pressure cooker's lid to open.
8. Add tamarind pulp and garam masala.
9. Boil on high heat with an open lid to let any excess water evaporate.
Garnish with kasuri methi (optional).
Serve warm with phulkas/roti/indian bread.
this is a fabulous combination
ReplyDeleteIt's a fav side dish! Great for lunch!
ReplyDeleteWonderful looking dish,would love with some rotis..
ReplyDeleteNice recipe, my husband will not touch anything with dudhi with a ten feet pole.He will only eat, dudhi kofta and halwa.
ReplyDeleteLooks nice and healthy!!
ReplyDeleteAnkita
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A classic dish- I love it with hot steamed rice :)
ReplyDeleteUS Masala