Dal MoghlaiI

Ingredients
¾ cup toovar (arhar) dal
¼ cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 cups bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki), peeled and cut into big pieces
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
½ teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped green chillies
1 teaspoon grated ginger
¾ cup sliced onions
2 teaspoons oil
Salt to taste

For the garnish:2 tablespoons chopped coriander

Method
1. Clean, wash and soak the dals for about 30 minutes. Drain.
2. Add the tomatoes, bottle gourd, turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of water and pressure cook till the dals are tender.
3. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
4. When the seeds crackle, add the garlic, green chillies, ginger and onions and sauté till the onions turn golden brown in colour. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of water over it to prevent the onions from burning.
5. Add the cooked dal mixture and 1 cup of water and bring to boil.
6. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : 25 mins.

Serves 6.