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Lauki Ki Masalewali Dal

Nov-30-2015
Farrukh Shadab
0 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
4 People
Serves
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ABOUT Lauki Ki Masalewali Dal RECIPE

Whenever I ask my daughter about what to cook today, first thing she says is “Mamma, please make Lauki wali dal, I like it alot, its my favourite”. :) Now, this recipe is very regular in our meal menu. Do you know, how healthy this boring, bland Lauki(Bottle gourd) is ? It has approx 95% water and its high in fiber that aids digestion and treats acidity. It keeps your stomach cool and reduces liver inflammations. Lauki reduces stress levels, prevents heart disease as it has zero cholesterol, high in vitamins and antioxidants.

Recipe Tags

  • Veg
  • Everyday
  • Indian
  • Sauteeing
  • Side Dishes

Ingredients Serving: 4

  1. 1 cup masoor dal (Split Red lentils)
  2. 1/2 cup toor dal (split pigeon pea)
  3. 750 gms bottle gourd cut in 2 inch pieces
  4. 1 nos large onion finely chopped
  5. 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
  6. 2 tsp coriander powder
  7. 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
  8. 1&1/2 tsp red chili powder
  9. 1 & 1/2 tsp amchoor powder(dry mango powder)
  10. 1 & 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  11. 8-10 black peppercorns
  12. 1 bay leaf
  13. Salt as per taste
  14. Water as required
  15. 3 tbsp oil
  16. For Tempering:
  17. 1 tsp cumin seeds
  18. 1 sprig curry leaves
  19. 6-8 garlic cloves sliced
  20. 2 tbsp ghee

Instructions

  1. Clean and wash both dals together. Add both the dals and enough water in pressure cooker and cook until done. Dal should be just cooked well and not mushy.
  2. In a handi or deep bottom pan, heat oil. Add bay leaf and black peppercorns, fry for few seconds. Add onions, fry until soft and pink.
  3. Add bottle gourd pieces and chopped tomatoes. Sauté for 3-4 minutes on high heat. Add chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder and amchoor powder. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes on high heat.
  4. Add garam masala powder, salt and cooked dal, mix well. Add 1-2 cups of water and bring it to boil. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Bottle gourd should be cooked well and remain intact, it should not be mushy.
  5. Adjust the consistency and seasonings if required. The consistency of the dal should not be too thin. cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Heat ghee in a small pan. Aa cumin seeds and allow it to crackle. Add sliced garlic and fry until light golden brown. Add curry leaves and fry few seconds.
  7. Pour this tempering over Dal. Dish out and serve hot with steamed rice/bagharey chawal, salad and pappadam

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Vrinda Jain
Oct-12-2017
Vrinda Jain   Oct-12-2017

Made the dal today , just like it's mentioned . I must say it's delicious,my kids avoid lauki but they enjoyed it . Thanks.

Priyanka Bapardekar
Feb-11-2017
Priyanka Bapardekar   Feb-11-2017

Very nice.

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