Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak

Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 Dudhi (Bottle Gourd/Lauki)

¾ cup Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram)

1 Large Tomato Finely Chopped

5 Cloves Garlic, Very Finely Chopped

3 tbsp Oil

1 Dry Red Chilli

¾ tsp Mustard Seeds

¼ tsp Cumin Seeds

¼ tsp Asafoetida (Hing)

¾ tsp Turmeric Powder

1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

½ tbsp Coriander-Cumin Powder (Dhana Jiru)

½ tsp Jaggery (Gōr)

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and soak the chana dal in warm water for 3-4 hours, then drain it.

2. Peel, wash and cut the dudhi into 2 cm cubes.

3. Heat the oil in a pan by adding the dry red chilli; once hot, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida and garlic; sauté for a minute, then add the chana dal.

4. Add the turmeric, jaggery, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well and bring to a boil.

5. Simmer on low flame for 4-5 minutes until cooked about 75%, occasionally stirring; then add the dudhi, tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander-cumin powder and ¼ cup of water.

6. Cover and cook on low heat until the dudhi is soft, occasionally stirring.

• Enjoy with hot rotli and kachumber!

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