A few years ago, we had a Punjabi neighbor who used to dish out yummy dishes with appetizing aroma. I observed that she used a lot of Chana Dal in her cooking as opposed to Toor dal which we are used to. In a casual conversation I came to know about this combination of Bottle Gourd and Chana Dal.
The ginger was very dominant and since we all like ginger, it was a treat to our palates. We enjoyed this subzi with Rotis. This subzi qualifies for day 3 of BM 12
Ingredients -
Sorrakaya / Doodhi / Bottle Gourd/ Anapakaya Diced 3-4 cups
Chana Dal Washed, Soaked and Drained 3/4 cup
Grated Ginger 1 Tbsp
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp (or as needed)
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp (optional)
Dry Mango Powder / Amchur Powder as needed
Salt as needed
Seasoning (Oil 1 Tbsp, Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp, Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp, Red Chillies 1-2 broken, Curry leaves few)
Garnish with Corinader leaves(Cilantro)
Method Of Preparation -
In a heated saucepan/kadai add oil and the rest of the seasoning.
After the mustard seeds pop, add the soaked and drained Chana Dal and ginger. Saute for a few seconds.
Add the turmeric and the diced bottle gourd. Pour in a cup of water, mix well and cover with a lid.
Allow the bottle gourd to get tender. It would take about 15-18 min.
Remove the lid, add red chilli powder, salt, garam masala, dry mango powder and mix well.
Let the flavors blend well for a few more minutes.
Remove from fire, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with Roti/Rice.
Sending this to Priya's 'Veggie/Fruit of the month - Bottle Gourd' hosted this time at Vegetarian Tastebuds.
Also sending this to Susan's 'MLLA - 43' hosted by Chez Cayenne this month.
Also sending this to Susan's 'MLLA - 43' hosted by Chez Cayenne this month.
Serves 4-5
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simple and delicious curry...
the simplicity of this dish may make people wonder about the taste, but i can vouch for its abundance, love this combination, i liked ur idea of adding dru amchur, will try it around next time
this is a regular feature at our home! yummy!
hmmm looks so delicious.
I mostly make mine bottlegourd dish with moong daal but adding chana daal sounds wonderful. Lovely presentation with a chilli on top.
Awesome recipe…truly Delicious..Bookmarked
Aarthi
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Simple but delicious recipe like the edition of dry mango powder...
Simple but delicious recipe like the edition of dry mango powder...
Love this combo!..nice presentation..
That's a nice recipe to have for bottle gourd.I love the preparation.Yum.
simple easy and tasty
super healthy!!
superb recipe.
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Love this simple and delicious curry.
It looks so nice and tempting despite being so simple! This is a typical north-Indian subzi, one that is comforting and tasty any day
Mom makes this combo often & its a fav at home..Will give her your version too..Looks mighty tasty!!
Prathima Rao
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Never buy Bottlegourd. must try soon :) looks nice..
Never made this combo. Should try this
I've never had bottle gourd but I've seen it for sale in a few grocery stores here. You've inspired me to try it next time I see it for sale! Thanks for another entry to My Legume Love Affair.
Love the image.
Toor / chanadal / moong are some of the dals that go frequently in curries at my mother's kitchen but I don't cook that often with them. The amchur addition though sounds interesting as I have never tried it in dry version curries.
Great combo! I make this often for roti.
we add one Amritsari vadi to this...changes the flavor..n tastes awsum.