Lauki Chana Dal

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Lauki Chana Dal Sabzi

A simple, healthy and flavourful Indian curry combining bottle gourd (lauki) with protein-rich chana dal — perfect for roti or rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian, Punjabi
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • ½ cup chana dal (split chickpeas) washed and soaked for 30 mins
  • 2 cups lauki (bottle gourd), peeled & chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 onion, finely chopped medium
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped medium
  • 1 green chili, chopped (optional)
  • 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp red chili powder adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups water for cooking
  • fresh coriander leaves chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Method
 

  1. Rinse and soak chana dal in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  3. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Then add ginger and green chili, sauté for another 15–20 seconds.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften and oil starts separating.
  5. Add chopped lauki and soaked chana dal. Stir to mix well.
  6. Add water, close the lid and pressure cook for about 4–5 whistles on high heat.
  7. When pressure releases naturally, open the lid. Add garam masala and chopped coriander leaves. Stir gently.
  8. If the curry is too watery, simmer uncovered for a few minutes to reach a semi-thick consistency.
  9. Serve hot with roti, chapati or steamed rice.

Notes

Soaking chana dal reduces cooking time and helps even cooking. Use fresh tender bottle gourd for best texture. Adjust spices to taste.
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