Punjabi Lauki Chana Dal
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
Lauki chana dal pairs mild bottle gourd with nutty chana dal. Soak the dal, cook until soft, and keep the temper simple so the vegetables stay light and filling.
Ingredients
How to Make It
Soak and drain chana dal. Pressure-cook dal with lauki, turmeric and water until soft.
In a pan, sauté cumin, onion, chilli and tomato until mushy.
Mix temper into dal; simmer 5 minutes. Adjust salt and consistency.
Finish with coriander and optional ghee drizzle.
Nutrition per serving
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Chana dal’s slow carbs and lauki’s high water content support steadier energy — a diabetic-friendly dal bowl when oil stays low.
Pro Tips
- →Taste lauki — discard if bitter.
- →Don’t undercook chana dal.
- →Mash a few pieces for body.
Variations
- 1Add spinach at the end.
- 2Use moong dal for a lighter version.
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