Lauki Chana Dal

1You need

• 1/3 cup chana dal
• 2 cups lauki (bottle gourd) cubes
• 1 tomato
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp oil
• salt

Tick items as you collect them. tsp = small spoon, tbsp = big spoon, cup = 200 ml.

2How to make

1. Step 1Soak

   Soak chana dal for 1 hour.

2. Step 2Cut

   Peel and cut lauki into small cubes.

3. Step 3Tadka

   Heat oil in a cooker. Add cumin and tomato.

4. Step 4Pressure cook

   Add dal, lauki, spices, salt and 2 cups water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles.

5. Step 5Serve

   Mash lightly and serve with roti.

💡 Lauki is mostly water and very light on the stomach.