Lau diye Bhaja Muger Dal (Split Green Gram-Bottle Gourd Curry - Bengali Style)

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Lau diye Bhaja Muger Dal (Split Green Gram-Bottle Gourd Curry - Bengali Style)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 50 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1/2 cup moong dal (split green gram), dry roasted & soaked for 30 minutes


  • 1 cup bottle gourd, cubed


  • 2 tbsp. mustard oil


  • 1 tsp. panch phoron


  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida


  • 1 tsp. ginger, grated


  • 1-2 bay leaves


  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder


  • 2 green chilies, slit


  • 1 tsp. ghee


  • 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

  • Pressure cook the roasted moong dal along with 1 cup water, bottle gourd pieces and 1 tsp. oil for 4-5 whistles.
  • Heat remaining oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds / panch phoron, asafoetida, bay leaves and ginger. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the boiled dal, slit green chilies and all the dry spices. Adjust water according to the consistency preferred. Bring it to a boil and simmer on a low flame for 2 minutes.
  • When done, switch off the flame. Add ghee and coriander leaves. Give it a stir and enjoy with either rice or chapati for a wholesome simple meal.