Lauki chana dal curry (ଲାଉ, ଚଣା ଡାଲି ତରକାରୀ)

Ingredients:

Split Bengal Gram 1/2 cup (ଚଣା ଡାଲି)

Bottle Gourd(peeled) 1/2 small (ଲାଉ)

Salt to taste (ଲୁଣ)

Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp (ହଳଦୀ ଗୁଣ୍ଡ)

Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp (ଜିରା)

Green Chillies(chopped) 2

Asafoetida pinch ()

Red Chilli powder 1/2 tsp

Coriander Powder 2 tsp (ଧନିଆ ଗୁଣ୍ଡ)

Tomatoes(chopped) 2 medium (ଟମାଟର)

Garam Masala Powder 1/2 tsp (ଗରମ ମସଲା ଗୁଣ୍ଡ)

Sugar 1/4 tsp (ଚିନି)

Lemon Juice 2 tsp

Coriander Leaves 2 tbsp (ଧନିଆ ପତ୍ର)

Soak chana Dal in 1 and half cups of water for an hour and Drain.
Boil chana dal and lauki with salt, turmeric powder and 3 cups of water till done.
Mash lightly with back of a rounded spoon and mix well.Set aside.
Take a non stick pan.Add cumin seeds, green chillies and asafoetida cook for minutes.
Add red chilli powder, coriander powder & 2 tbsp of water till fragrant.
Add tomatoes and cook till this soften.Add cooked chana dal & stir to mix.
Add garam masala powder, sugar and more salt if necssary.Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add lemon juice and stir.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.