Daal / Lentil Curry ( Version 1 )

Things you will need:

• Toor Daal- 1/2 cup
• Chana Daal- 1/2 cup
• Garam Masala- 1 tsp
• Coriander powder- 1 tbsp
• Red Chilli powder- 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder- 1 tsp
• Kasoori Methi- 1 tsp
• Dudhi/ Bottle Gourd - 1/2 cup; peeled,de-seeded and cut into small bite-size pieces
• Carrots - 1/2 cup
• Onion- 1 large ; diced
• Green Chillies- 3 or 4 ; slit in half
• Dry Red whole chillies- 2
• Mustard Seeds- 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
• Tomatoes- 1 diced
• Ginger paste- 1 tsp
• Jaggery- 1/2 inch square cube
• Oil- 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Cilantro - few for garnishing

Preparation Method:

• Pressure cook Toor daal and Chana daal together until they are completely mashed. This might take a few minutes. Make sure there is enough water in the pressure cooker for the daals to cook well.
• In another pan , heat oil and add mustard seeds,cumin seeds, dry red chillies.Wait till they splutter.
• Now add onions, green chillies, tomatoes,ginger paste and saute well.
• Then add Garam Masala,Coriander powder,Red Chilli powder,Turmeric Powder and saute well on low flame.
• Add carrots, dudhi and cook well on medium-high flame.
• Once the veggies are cooked, add daal along with 3/4 cup water, salt ,kasoori methi, jaggery and let it boil. Then simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve with Chappathi or Rice.