Doodhi Dal

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Serving Size : 1 servings.
Category : Indian


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 small bott gourd
1/2 cup channa dal -- (bengal gram)
1 teaspoon coriander finely chopped
1 stalk curry leaves
3/4 teaspoon dhania powder
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 small pieces tamarind -- (3 to 4)
2 pinches asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon mustard & cumin seeds
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup water



Ready, set, cook!



Wash and soak dal for 15-20 minutes. Peel and chop gourd into medium
sized cubes. Mix all dry masalas in water. Heat oil in a heavy sauce
pan. Add seeds, allow to splutter. Add curry leaves and asafoetida,
and masala water. Allow to simmer for 2 minutes. Add dal, gourd, cover
and cook for 8-10 minutes, or till dal is tender. Add sugar, tamarind,
salt, and cook further 2-3 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander.
Serve hot with chappati, phulka or tandoori roti. Making time: 20
minutes (excluding soaking time) Makes: 4 servings Shelflife: 1 day
refrigerated (but best flavour is when fresh)