Doodhi and Spinach Dal recipe - How to make Doodhi and Spinach Dal
Method- Combine the dal, bottle gourd, spinach, green chillies and salt in a pressure cooker, add 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles, or till the dal is cooked.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and curry leaves and saute for few seconds.
- Add the tomatoes and cook till it softens a little.
- Add the turmeric powder, tamarind juice and the jaggery and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add this sauce and salt to the cooked dal and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the powdered masala and mix well.
- Serve hot.