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Kaddu Chana Dal

Kaddu Chana Dal

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Simple pumpkin and lentil Satvik curry.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chana dal, soaked for 30 mins
  • 2 cups pumpkin (kaddu), peeled ' cubed
  • 1 tbsp oil or ghee
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp jeera
  • 1–2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 pinch hing (asafoetida)
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp amchur or squeeze of lemon (optional)
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Pressure Cook Chana Dal
  • Boil soaked chana dal with a pinch of turmeric until soft but not mushy (2–3 whistles). Drain and keep aside.
  • Temper ' Cook Pumpkin
  • In a pan, heat oil/ghee. Add mustard seeds, cumin, hing, and green chilies.
  • Add pumpkin cubes, salt, turmeric, chili powder. Sauté for a minute. Cover and cook until pumpkin is soft.
  • Add Chana Dal ' Finish
  • Add cooked chana dal to the pumpkin. Mix gently.
  • Add a splash of water if needed and simmer for 2–3 mins.
  • Adjust salt and tang with amchur or lemon juice.
  • Garnish ' Serve
  • Top with fresh coriander. Serve with roti, rice, or even plain curd.