Split Bengal Gram and Bottlegourd   DUDHI CHANNIGE

250 gms chana dal   1 lemon   1/2 kg bottlegourd (dudhi)   2 tbsps coriander leaves. chopped    3 onions , chopped finely   oil as needed    1 tsp coriander powder   salt to taste    1 tsp chilli powder seasoning

1 tsp turmeric powder   1 clove garlic    1 tsp garam masala   1 red chilli   2 cm piece ginger   a pinch of cumin seeds    4 green chillies         a pinch of asafoetida   2 tomatoes

 

• A small piece ginger, sliced Heat 2 tbsps oil and fry the onion till golden brown.
•  Add chilli powder,coriander powder, turmeric powder, chopped ginger, green chillies and chopped tomatoes.
• Cook for a few minutes. Add the chana dal and water enough to cook till dal is soft.
• Peel and cut the bottlegourd  in to small piece and add the dal mixture.
• When the vegetable is cooked , add the garam masala powder and salt to taste.  Squeeze in lemon juice.
• Heat 2 tbsps oil fry the whole red chilli sliced ginger crushed
• Pour over the dal mixture .
• Garnish with coriander leaves. 

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