Lauki Chana Dal

Make lauki chana dal with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This North India recipe serves 3.

Approximate total time: 35 min.

Thedietco serving tip

For a balanced plate, add a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables and a suitable source of protein; adjust starchy portions to individual needs.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Lauki Chana Dal Recipe From North Indian Cuisine By Sonia Goyal.jpg by Sonia Goyal Jaipur · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

3 servings

Cuisine

Indian · North India

Ingredients

• Bottle gourd 400 g peeled and diced
• Chana dal 1/2 cup (95 g) soaked 30 minutes
• Tomato 1
• Ginger 1 tsp
• Oil 1 tsp
• Cumin 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric 1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Drain soaked chana dal and rinse bottle gourd.
2. Heat oil, cumin and ginger; add tomato and spices and cook 2 minutes.
3. Add dal, lauki and 2 cups water; pressure-cook until dal is tender but holds shape.
4. Simmer uncovered to adjust consistency and serve with whole-wheat roti.