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Doodhi Dal

Course : Indian
Serves: 1

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Ingredients:

1 small bottle 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

1 teaspoon salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon sugar

3 pieces tamarind -- (3 to 4)

2 pinches asafoetida

1/4 teaspoon mustard and cumin seeds

1 tablespoon oil

1/2 cup water

Preparation / Directions:

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)

Doodhi Dal

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