Janhi channa dali (Ridge gourd with spicy channa dal)

Ingredients:

200gm Ridge Gourd (wash, Peel & cut in cubes)

1/4 cup Chana Dal

2-3 onions finely chopped

2 big tomatoes finely chopped

1” ginger finely chopped

4 to 5 cloves  of garlic finely chopped

1 tsp  cumin seeds

1 tsp  red chilli powder

½ tsp  turmeric powder

1-2 bay leaves

1tsp Garam masala

1-2 tsp Roasted cumin power

½ tsp Black pepper powder

salt to taste

1-2 tspoil

finely chopped coriander leaves

Method

Pressure cook the dal, salt, turmeric powder and little water.Boil the channa dal properly & Keep aside.

Heat Oil in a kadai. Add bayleaves.add cumin seeds. When it crackles, Add onions , chopped ginger and garlics. Saute till the onion turns to golden brown in colour.Add the tomatoes and cook on a low flame till tender. Add red chilli powder & garam masala powder. Saute till the oil appears in masala.Then add the ridge gourds. Sauté it for 1-2 min.Then pour the daal to the masala &  Mix well. Boil for 5-7 mins & stir continuously now & then. mix properly & switch off the flame. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti/ naan.