Lauki Chana Dal Recipe
Lauki chana dal is a light & nutritious Punjabi dal made from bottle gourd & split chickpeas. Easy one-pot recipe full of protein and fiber.
Recipe Info
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 13g
Equipment
Ingredients For Lauki Chana Dal Recipe
- 1 Cup Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas)
- 2 Cups Lauki (Bottle Gourd) chopped
- 1 Medium Sized Onion finely chopped
- 2 Medium Sized Tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 Green Chilli finely chopped
- 1 Inch Piece of Ginger grated
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- 1/8 Teaspoon Heeng (Asafoetida)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 3 Cups Water
- 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
Step By Step Instructions for Lauki Chana Dal Recipe
- Rinse the chana dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 mins to an hour. Then drain the water from the dal.1 Cup Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas)
- If using instant pot, set it to saute mode.In a pressure cooker or instant pot, heat some oil. The add cumin seeds and heeng. Roast for a few seconds till the cumin seeds start to splutter.1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera), 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil, 1/8 Teaspoon Heeng (Asafoetida)
- Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt.1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder), 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- Add finely chopped onions to the cooker along with grated ginger and finely chopped green chillies. Saute and cook for 2-4 minutes till the onions are roasted and turn golden brown.1 Medium Sized Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 1 Inch Piece of Ginger
- Then add finely chopped tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes they are cooked.2 Medium Sized Tomatoes
- Then add the soaked and drained chana dal to the pressure cooker or instant pot.
- Also add the chopped lauki to the mixture along with 3 cups of water.If cooking in an open pot on a stove top, use 5 cups of water.2 Cups Lauki (Bottle Gourd), 3 Cups Water
- For pressure cooker - Pressure cook the dal for 4 whistles on medium-high heat. Let the pressure release naturally.For instant pot - Close the lid and set valve to sealing. Pressure cook for 12 minutes on high pressure. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 mins, then release it manually.For stovetop - Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 45-60 mins.
- Lauki chana dal is ready. Optionally garnish with a few coriander leaves, and serve hot.
