Today's post is "Lauki Chana Dal". Lauki is Bottle Gourd and Chana dal is Bengal gram dal. This is a very scrumptious & healthy side dish that pairs well with roti or steamed hot rice.
Be it diabetes, kidney / liver / heart disease, consuming this green vegetable has immense health benefits. To name a few, Bottle Guord (are):
👉 low in calories & fat
👉 filled with 90% water
👉 low in carbs
👉 low in Sodium
👉 high in Vitamin C
👉 high in fiber
Chana Dal is
👉 an excellent source of Vegetarian protein
👉 keeps heart healthy
👉 diabetic friendly
👉 lowers blood pressure
Let's see how to make this healthy dal.
Ingredients:
Bottle gourd 1
Chana Dal 1/2 cup
Onion 1
Tomato 1
Turmeric Powder a pinch
Coriander Powder 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli 1
Ginger 1 inch
Green Chilli 1
Garlic 1 or 2 pods
Curry / Coriander leaves few
Salt to taste
Ghee 1 tsp
Juice from half lemon
Method:
Peel the skin of the bottle gourd and chop them into small pieces.
Soak Chana Dal for half an hour. Then drain the water and keep it aside.
Add the bottle gourd, chana dal, a dollop of ghee and turmeric powder to a cooker. Add water and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chilli, curry leaves & coriander leaves. Saute for a minute. Then add ginger, garlic & green chilli. Saute well.
Add chopped onions and tomatoes. Saute until onions turn translucent and tomatoes turn soft.
Add coriander powder, salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder.
Add the pressure cooked bottle gourd and chana dal mixture. Mix well.
Simmer for 3 minutes, add juice from half lime, mix well and switch off the flame.