Lauki Chana Dal /Bottlegourd with chana dal

Ingredients:

1/2 small bottlegourd cut into small pieces

Chana dal (bengal gram dal) -1/2 cup

Salt -as required

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 1 Tblsp

Jeera - 1/2 tsp

Green chillies - 2 (chopped)

Asafoetida (hing) - a pinch

Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Daniya (coriander) powder -2 tsps

Tomatoes - 2 medium chopped

Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp

Lemon juice - 2 tsps

Coriander leaves for garnishing.

Method:

Soak the chana dal for 1 hour in water and then drain.

Cook the chana dal and lauki with salt, turmeric powder in the cooker till soft.

after it is cooked mash and mix well

Take a kadai put oil and add jeera, green chillies and hing for i minute.

Add the chilli powder and coriander powder and cook till fragrant.

Add the tomatoes and cook till they soften.

Now add the cooked chana dal and lauki and stir to mix.

Add the garam masala powder and mix nicely.

reduce the flame and cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in the lemon juice (optional) and garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

This dish can be had either with hot Rice or phulkas, roti, or Naan.