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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsLipids, Cellulose
VitaminsB3
MineralsNatrium, Cobalt

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 1 cup toovar (arhar) dal

  2. 500 gms snake gourd (padwal) , peeled and chopped

  3. 1 tbsp oil

  4. 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)

  5. 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

  6. 2 tomatoes , finely chopped

  7. salt to taste

  8. To Be Blended Into A Paste

  9. 1 tsp aniseeds (vilayati saunf)

  10. 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

  11. 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut

  12. 1 tbsp roasted chana dal (daria)

  13. 2 green chillies

  14. 1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder

  15. water as required

  16. For Garnishing

  17. 2 tbsp snake gourd (padwal) seeds

  18. a pinch of salt

  19. 1/2 tsp chilli powder

  20. 1 tsp oil

  21. 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. clean, wash and pressure cook the toovar dal and snake gourd in enough water for 2-3 whistles or till cooked but not mashed.

  2. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.

  3. When the seeds crackle, add the ginger and saute for a minute.

  4. Add the cooked snake gourd and saute till the oil leaves the sides of the pan.

  5. Add coriander powder and tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes are soft and cooked.

  6. Add the ground paste and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.

  7. Add the cooked dal and 2 cups of water, mix well and bring to boil.

  8. Heat the oil in a small pan, add the snake gourd seeds and saute till they turn soft.

  9. Pour this tempering on the dal, sprinkle the salt, chilli powder and mix well.

  10. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

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