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Indian Lauki Chana Dal Recipe

A delicious and healthy Indian dish made with bottle gourd (lauki) and split chickpeas (chana dal).
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chana Dal soaked for 30 minutes
  • 1 medium Lauki (Bottle Gourd) peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3. Add chopped lauki and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4. Add soaked chana dal, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  5. 5. Add water and close the lid of the pressure cooker.
  6. 6. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal and lauki are cooked through.
  7. 7. Let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid and mix well.
  8. 8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Lauki Chana Dal
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