Padwal Dal ( Snake Gourd Dal)
by Supraja Kanagaraj
09 Dec 2011
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An easy to make spicy dal with padwal or snake gourd.
Padwal Dal ( Snake Gourd Dal) recipe - How to make Padwal Dal ( Snake Gourd Dal)
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Makes 4 to 5 servings
1 cup toovar (arhar) dal
500 gms snake gourd (padwal) , peeled and chopped
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 tomatoes , finely chopped
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder
salt to taste
To Be Blended Into A Paste
1 tsp aniseeds (vilayati saunf)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tbsp freshly grated coconut
1 tbsp roasted chana dal (daria)
2 green chillies
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder
water as required
For Garnishing
2 tbsp snake gourd (padwal) seeds
a pinch of salt
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp oil
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
How to proceed
- Method
- clean, wash and pressure cook the toovar dal and snake gourd in enough water for 2-3 whistles or till cooked but not mashed.
- Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the ginger and saute for a minute.
- Add the cooked snake gourd and saute till the oil leaves the sides of the pan.
- Add coriander powder and tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes are soft and cooked.
- Add the ground paste and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the cooked dal and 2 cups of water, mix well and bring to boil.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Heat the oil in a small pan, add the snake gourd seeds and saute till they turn soft.
- Pour this tempering on the dal, sprinkle the salt, chilli powder and mix well.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
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