BOTTLE GOURD MASOOR DAL

We prefer to have rotis at night.I generally make a dry sabji and dal as side dish.Dal are also called as lentils.They are split pulses.Few varieties of dal are toor dal, masoor dal, chana dal,moong dal and urad dal.Dal are rich in nutritional value.They contain enough protein and fiber that is required for our body.

The recipe I am sharing today is made of masoor dhal.This dhal is also called red lentils.They are orange coloured split grains.When I started cooking this recipe,I remembered bottle gourd (suraikai in tamil) lying in my fridge without company.So decided to make a variation in normal dal recipe.I would love to share this new recipe with you.

INGREDIENTS:

1.Masoor dal-1cup

2.Bottle gourd-1/4 cup(shredded)

3.Onion-2tsp(finely chopped)

4.Mustard seeds-1tsp

5.Cumin seeds:1tsp

6.Green chilli:2(finely chopped)

7.Garam masala powder:1/4tsp

8.Salt:according to your taste

9.Turmeric:pinch

10.Oil-for making tadka

11.Coriander leaves:garnishing

METHOD:

1.Pressure cook masoor dhal ,turmeric and bottle gourd for 4 whistle.Then switch off the stove.

2.Once the stream in the cooker releases open the cooker and take the dal out.Mash it well using your spatula.

3.Make tadka by putting mustard and cumin seeds in oil.When the seeds start to splatter add chopped green chilli and onion and fry well.

4.Now add the cooked masoor dal and bottle gourd.Simmer the stove and add garam masala and salt.Leave it for 3-4mins and switch off the stove.

5.Garnish with coriander leaves.