Lauki Chana Dal | लौकी चना दाल | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

Simplicity at its best with a dash of richness … Lauki and chana cooked to sheer tenderness and tempered in ghee and light spices. LAUKI CHANA DAL Ingredients 1 small bottle gourd (lauki) peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces ½ cup split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked for 1 hour Salt to taste ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon red chilli powder 2 teaspoons coriander powder 2 green chillies chopped ½ inch ginger chopped 2 tablespoons ghee ½ teaspoon cumin seeds A large pinch of asafoetida 1 tsp sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves Fresh coriander sprig for garnish Method 1. Heat a pressure cooker. Add bottle gourd chana dal salt turmeric powder red chilli powder coriander powder green chillies ginger and 1½ cups water and mix well. 2. Close the lid and cook on medium heat till 2 whistles are released. 3. Open the lid once the pressure reduces completely. Mash the mixture lightly. 4. Heat ghee in a nonstick kadai. Add cumin seeds and once they start to change the colour add asafoetida and mix well. 5. Add the cooked bottle gourd mixture and mix well. Add sugar and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. 6. Switch the heat off add lemon juice coriander leaves and mix well. 7. Transfer in a serving bowl garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot. Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXf For more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.com To get recipes on your Google or Alexa devices click here : https://www.klovechef.ai/signup Best cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQq Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoor Twitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sanjeevkapoor #SanjeevKapoor #laukichanadal #laukichanadalrecipe