Bottle Gourd And Chana Dal In Coconut Milk

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Fran_1970
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  • Level Medium

A sidedish made of bottlegourd and chana dal with coconut milk.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kg bottle gourd
  • 1/2 cup chana dal
  • 1/2 cup coconut gratings
  • 1 teaspoon rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Grind to paste:
  • 1-2 green chillies
  • 1/2" piece ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Seasoning:
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • A pinch of asafoetida
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper corns
  • 1/2" piece cinnamon
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Directions

  1. 1. Boil chana dal with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, set aside.
  2. 2. Peel and cut lauki into cubes. Grind coconut with rice to a very fine paste. Add 1-1 1/2 cups hot water, mix, set aside.
  3. 3. Heat oil, add seasonings and, when done, add onion, fry to brown.
  4. 4. Add ground paste and fry till oil surfaces. Then add chill and turmeric powder, continuing to fry all the time.
  5. 5. Add lauki, stir fry 1-2 min., add salt, sprinkle some water, cover and cook on low heat till the vegetable gets soft.
  6. 6. Add coconut milk, chopped coriander leaves and cook till well blended.
  7. 7. Serve hot with puris or parathas.