Easy Dal and Lauki Curry
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
1 Lauki / Bottle Gourd / Churrakka, chopped
1cup Dal ( I used Masoor Dal )
1/2 Onion, finely chopped
3-4 Garlic, peeled and mashed slightly
4-5 Green Chillies
Curry Leaves
1tsp Turmeric Powder
Salt
Water, as needed
1tbsp Ghee / Oil
1tsp Mustard
1/4tsp Cumin / Jeera
2-3 Whole Dried Red Chillies
1/2tsp Asafoetida
Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
Directions
- Into a pressure cooker add washed Dal, Lauki, Tomato, Green Chillies, Garlic, Turmeric, Salt and Curry Leaves.
- Pour some Water and mix everything well.
- Close the Cooker and let it cook.
- Wait for 3 whistile and then remove from the flame.
- Open the cooker only after the pressure inside the cooker is settled down, usually take 15mins.
- Mix everything well.
- Heat some Ghee in a pan and add Mustard Seeds.
- Allow it to pop.
- Add Cumin, Whole Red Chillies, Asafotedia and Curry leaves.
- Mix everything well and carefully pour cooked Dal and Lauki.
- Let everything boil together.
- Taste and adjust the Salt if needed.
- Sprinkle some Coriander Leaves and serve hot.
- Serve Easy Dal and Lauki Curry with Rice or Roti.
Recipe Video
Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!
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