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Padwal Dal ( Snake Gourd Dal)
Author:
EasyRecipes .
Recipe type: Curries
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 5
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An easy to make spicy dal with padwal or snake gourd.
Ingredients
- 1 cup toovar (arhar) dal
- 500 gms snake gourd (padwal) , peeled and chopped
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
- 2 tomatoes , finely chopped
- 1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder
- salt to taste
- To Be Blended Into A Paste:
- 1 tsp aniseeds (vilayati saunf)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut
- 1 tbsp roasted chana dal (daria)
- 2 green chillies
- 1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder
- water as required
- For Garnishing:
- 2 tbsp snake gourd (padwal) seeds
- a pinch of salt
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Instructions
- clean, wash and pressure cook the toovar dal and snake gourd in enough water for 2-3 whistles or till cooked but not mashed.
- Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the ginger and saute for a minute.
- Add the cooked snake gourd and saute till the oil leaves the sides of the pan.
- Add coriander powder and tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes are soft and cooked.
- Add the ground paste and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the cooked dal and 2 cups of water, mix well and bring to boil.
- How to proceed:
- Heat the oil in a small pan, add the snake gourd seeds and saute till they turn soft.
- Pour this tempering on the dal, sprinkle the salt, chilli powder and mix well.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
