Ridge Gourd Chana Dal Recipe

Try out this easy and tasty dish made with ridge gourd and chana dal. This simple recipe will liven up your dinner table tonight!

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Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Chana Dal, Ridge Gourd

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings: people

Calories: 238kcal

Author: Chitra Goel

Cost: 10

1 large ridge gourd peeled and diced
1 cup chana dal split chickpeas, washed and drained
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon green chili paste
1 teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon red chili powder
Salt to taste
2 cups water
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Extra tempering optional - 1 teaspoon Paanch phoron and 1 teaspoon of oil, 2-3 red chilies

In a pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
Add the onion and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
1 onion
Add the garlic, ginger, and green chili paste and fry for 1 minute.
3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon green chili paste
Add the ridge gourd and chana dal and stir to combine.
1 large ridge gourd, 1 cup chana dal
Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt to taste. Stir well.
1 teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, Salt
Add 2 cups of water, close the lid of the pressure cooker, and cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal and ridge gourd are soft and tender.
2 cups water
Once the pressure releases, open the lid and mash the mixture slightly with the back of a ladle.
Heat the oil in a tadka pan, add paanch phoron and 2-3 red chilies. Once the seeds splutter, add the tempering to the dal.
Extra tempering
Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves. Enjoy!
Fresh coriander leaves