Dal Lauki

Dal Lauki by Madhu Varma

Ingredients

1. Chana Dal – 3 Cups, soaked for 2 hours
2. Lauki – 1 kg, cut into 2 inch pieces
3. Hing – 1 Teaspoon
4. Turmeric Powder – 1Teaspoon
5. Red Chillies – 4,whole
6. Chilli Powder – 1 Teaspoon
7. Coriander Powder – 2 Teaspoons
8. Garam Masala – 2 Teaspoons
9. Lemon – 1, juiced
10. Tej Pattas – 2
11. BrownCardamoms – 4
12. Ghee – 2 Tablespoons
13. Sugar – 1 Teaspoon
14. Onion – 2 Tablespoons, sliced and browned

Method
Cook soaked dal with lauki, turmeric, coriander powder, tej patta, cardamom, and sugar in a pressure cooker or pan with 5 cups water. When done, gently blend it. Add the lemon juice and garam masala.

In a pan heat the ghee, add the chillies, hing, zeera for tarka (tempering). Take off the fire, mix the chilli powder and pour it over the dal and swirl it around. Garnish it with browned onion slices.