Pumpkin Chana Dal Recipe

A delicious twist on a traditional Indian dish! This vegan pumpkin chana dal recipe is easy and packed with flavor. Check it out!

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Course: Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Chana Dal, pumpkin, vegetarian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: people

Calories: 326kcal

Author: Chitra Goel

Cost: 5

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 diced pumpkin and chana dal and stir to combine.
1 medium-sized pumpkin, 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 pumpkin 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.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves. Enjoy!
Fresh coriander leaves