DoodhiChannaDal | Squash curry

Doodhi/ Lauki is basically the squash, I personally feel is a very staple in any Gujrati household. Growing up I coming from very hybrid background , my mom did not use it much in daily cooking apart from putting it in sambhar sometimes. This is my take on this versatile vege ..yes versatile..because I have started using it in so many different ways ... obviously love the traditional recipes ..another fav dish is the popular muthiya.. ( recipe coming up soon!) 

Try out and give me 👍 when you like it.

 Lauki Channa Dal/ Squash Lentil curry

Yeah...!   Thats my spice box for daily mix :)😊

Ingredients

1 cup  Channa Dal

1/4 cup Moong dal ( optional)

2.5 cups Water

1 chopped tomato

Green chilli

2 cups chopped Lauki/ Doodhi

1tsp turmeric powder

1 tp mustard seeds

cumin Seeds

Coriander powder

Chilli powder

Salt

Procedure

Channa Dal takes while to cook compared to Toor or Moong dal. Soaking it helps but not mandatory.

I prefer to do it in pressure cooking mode. 

You can definately use normal pressure cooker for this. I have used my Instant pot for cooking this. Dump and go!!

1: Saute Mode : Add oil, once it is hot, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chillis. 

Once it starts to sputter add the tomatoes, lauki/ squash in it. 

Add in the remaining spices  and Salt. Add water to adjust the consistency.

Close the lid , put it on High Pressure for 20 mins.

Wait for Natural pressure release ( in case of hurry do quick release) .

 

Once open give it a good stir. Add chopped cilantro ( optional).I like to boil it for few mins once  I open the lid.

Use The Soup mode .. works best for boiling anything :)

Ahh.. there is someone who could resist until the clicking is done ...lol

Do try it out and like my page if your are inspired.Thanks!
PS: All recipes are without Onion and Garlic
Happy Cooking! Inspire and Get Inspired :)

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