Ingredients

• 2 - medium sized ridge gourd
• 1 cup - chana dal
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp - fresh grated coconut
• 1 - medium sized onion
• Salt
• For Seasoning:
• 1 tsp -mustard and urad dal
• A pinch of asafoetida
• A sprig - curry leaves

How to Make Ridge gourd with chana dal

• Peel the skin and wash the ridge gourd. Cut them into small cubes. Pressure cook chana dal with a little water and turmeric powder.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seed, when it stops spluttering add urad dal, followed by asafoetida and curry leaves. Saute for a min.
• Add chopped onions and fry them until they turn translucent. Now add the cubed ridge gourd, saute it.
• When the ridge gourd gets cooked add the chana along with salt and mix them gently.
• Finally add the grated coconut and remove from heat.
• Delicious and nutritious ridge gourd with chana dal is ready to be served.