Turai Aur Moong ki Dal
by Tarla Dalal

Turai is disliked by many of us due to its unusual appearance. It is actually one of those vegetables that absorbs other flavours beautifully and has been made more delicious and nutritious by addition it to moong dal. Moong dal is one of the easiest dals to digest and also provides plenty of proteins and iron.

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Turai Aur Moong ki Dal recipe - How to make Turai Aur Moong ki Dal

1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
2 cups peeled and chopped ridge gourd (turai)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 tsp oil
salt to taste

For the garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Clean and wash the moong dal.
Combine the moong dal, turai, onion, ginger-green chilli paste and turmeric powder with 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles or until the dal is cooked.
For the tempering, heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, asafoetida, chilli powder and garam masala and fry till the seeds crackle.
Pour this tempering over the prepared dal. Add salt and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with the coriander.

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