Dudhi chana nu shaak - a gujarati speciality (bottlegourd and bengal gram curry)

Ingredients

• 500 gms dudhi, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup Chana dal, washed
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• a generous pinch of Asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup of water

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Preparation

• Heat the oil in cooker, add in mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida and turmeric powder.
• As soon as the seeds start to splutter add in cubed bottlegourd pieces and the rest of the masalas. Saute for around a minute.
• Now add in the chana dal and water. Mix well and pressure cook it for 5 to 6 whistles. Serve hot with rotis or chapatis.