Lauki Chana Dal (Lentils with Bottle Gourd) + Video

Lauki Chana Dal is a delicious Indian style lentil preparation which is healthy and delicious. Moreover, it can be paired with roti or rice. Here is how to make chana dal with lauki for a soothing, homely meal (Step by Step + Video).

Indian recipes, especially dal recipes and sabzis are just so balanced and a lot of these homestyle recipes can be cooked under 30 minutes.

These homestyle dishes are wholesome as well. As a result, our families never take a hit on the nutrition front. Therefore, such pressure cooker recipes like Dal Makhani, Veg Pulao, Rajma Masala, Punjabi Lobia Masala, Tinda Chana Dal are my keepers.

Also, today’s recipe of Lauki Chana Dal or dudhi chana dal is also a hit on that list of keepers.

Out of most of the Indian sabzis, Lauki  Chana Dal happens to be a rejuvenating curry. Firstly, it has the earthy flavours of bengal gram. While, at the same time, you also reap the benefits of lauki (bottle gourd).

Along with these two main ingredients, we also add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, other spices and chopped onions, garlic, ginger to make it more appetizing.

In order to make this curry smooth, ensure that you soak bengal gram for a good time. Moreover, cook it well in a pressure cooker. If you do not have bottle gourd at home then you may also use zucchini.

You can sizzle it up more by adding more green chillies to suit your palate. So, make it soon using my recipe.

Also, if you like this bottle gourd recipe then do check: Shahi Bharwa Lauki , Lauki Thepla, Lauki Nazakat, Saunfia Lauki.

You can make a dry sabzi style Lauki Chana Dal too. Just add less water as mentioned in the recipe to make dry preparation.

You can also make this dal recipe without using onion and garlic. Just skip these two ingredients and make the recipe in the same manner.

Serve this lauki chana dal with rice, roti or paratha.

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How to make Chana Dal Lauki Step By Step

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker.

Once the ghee is hot, add onion and fry for 3-4 minutes.

Add ginger, garlic, green chilli and tomato and fry for another 2 – 3 minutes.

Now, add lauki and fry for a minute.

Finally, add soaked chana dal, turmeric powder and salt to taste along with 4 cups of water and close the lid. Pressure cook until done.

For Tempering, heat ghee in a pan. Once the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds and hing and let them crackle for a few seconds. Remove the pan from heat. Add red chilli powder and pour the tempering over the cooked dal.

Chana Dal with Lauki Video Recipe

Lauki Chana Dal Recipe

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Lauki Chana Dal

Lauki Chana Dal is a delicious Indian style lentil preparation which is healthy and delicious and can be paired with roti or rice. Here is how to make it.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 335 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 1/2 cup Onion Chopped
• 2 tsp Garlic Chopped
• 2 tsp Ginger Chopped
• 2 tsp Green Chilli Chopped
• 1/4 cup Tomato Chopped
• 300 g Lauki Peeled and cut into pieces
• 1 cup Chana Dal Soaked in water for 30 minutes
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• Salt to taste

For Tempering

• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Hing
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker.

2. Once the ghee is hot, add onion and fry for 3-4 minutes.

3. Add ginger, garlic, green chilli and tomato and fry for another 2 - 3 minutes.

4. Now, add lauki and fry for a minute.

5. Finally, add soaked chana dal, turmeric powder and salt to taste along with 4 cups of water and close the lid.

6. Pressure cook until done. I cooked for one whistle on high heat and 1 on low heat.

7. Remove the pressure cooker from heat and let the pressure release.

For Tempering

1. Heat ghee in a pan.

2. Once the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds and hing and let them crackle for a few seconds.

3. Remove the pan from heat.

4. Add red chilli powder and pour the tempering over the cooked dal.

5. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Recipe Notes

Replace lauki with zucchini if it's not available.

Increase or decrease the amount of green chillies as per your liking.

Nutrition Facts

Lauki Chana Dal

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 38mg13%

Sodium 93mg4%

Potassium 597mg17%

Carbohydrates 36g12%

Fiber 16g67%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 295IU6%

Vitamin C 8mg10%

Calcium 60mg6%

Iron 4.7mg26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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