Ingredients

• 300 g - tender bottle gourd, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup - Bengal gram dal, washed, soaked for 45 minutes
• 1 stalk - curry leaves
• 1 tbsp - coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - coriander seed powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds
• 2 to 3 pinches - asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp - wheat flour
• 1 tbsp - oil
• Salt to taste

How to Make Microwaved Bottle gourd and Dal

• Sprinkle wheat flour over gourd pieces, mix lightly, keep aside. Put dal in a deep microwave bowl, with 1/2 cup water. Microwave on high for 6-7 mins, till half done.
• Add gourd, spread evenly, microwave again for 4 mins.
• Sprinkle all masalas, salt, oil, cumin seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida.
• Microwave again for 3-4 mins, remove, stand for 2 mins.
• Toss well with a fork or wooden spatula.
• Garnish with coriander leaves, serve hot with chapattis.