Kaddu Chana Dal

(Bengal Gram Washed-Pumpkin Curry)

30 min

Prep (min)

6-7

Katoris

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Vegetarian

Nutrient Information — per 1 Katori

176 Kcal

Energy (kcal)

8.1 g

Protein

20.9 g

Carbohydrate

6.1 g

Total Fats

Amount per diet plan: 1 Katori at one time

Ingredients

1 cup Chana dal

1.5 cups Pumpkin, diced small pieces

1 large Onion, finely chopped

2 cm piece Ginger, crushed

4 cloves Garlic, crushed

2 whole Green chillies, sliced (optional)

4 tsp Mustard oil

4 cups Water

2 sprigs Coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1/2 tsp Garam masala (freshly prepared)

1/2 tsp Asafoetida (hing)

1 tsp Cumin seeds

Use minimal Amount of salt

Method of Preparation

Wash and soak chana dal for 20 minutes.

Wash the pumpkin and dice into small pieces. Peel the onion, ginger and garlic and wash them.

Finely chop onion and slice green chillies. Crush ginger and garlic.

In a pressure cooker, add chana dal, pumpkin, 4 cups of water, salt, turmeric powder, crushed ginger, and garlic. Cook the mixture for 10-15 minutes, then allow it to cool.

Heat oil in a small pan/karahi, add asafoetida (hing) and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

Add chopped onion and saute until golden brown. Add green chillies and cook for a few minutes.

Remove the pan from the flame and add freshly ground garam masala. Pour over the hot dal and mix well.

Serve garnished with coriander leaves.