{"id":"0b064961-9e70-434d-8519-2f547c4efd2f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0b064961-9e70-434d-8519-2f547c4efd2f","source_url":"https://www.archanaskitchen.com/recipe/doodhi-lauki-channa-dal-bottle-gourd-cooked-in-a-lentil-curry","title":"Lauki Chana Dal Recipe | Dudhi Chana Dal |  High Protein Bottle Gourd Lentil Curry","description":"Nutritious and simple to make, Lauki Chana Dal is a perfect recipe that you can make on a busy day for your everyday meals. Serve it along with Aloo Simla Mirch Ki Sabzi, Bhakri and Palak Raita for a weekday lunch or dinner.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT40M","total_time":"PT60M","image_url":"https://images.archanaskitchen.com/images/recipes/indian/main-course/north-indian-vegetarian-recipes/sabzi-recipes/thumbnail_Lauki_Chana_Dal_recipe_North_indian_high_protein_1_f319b6a10a.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal) soaked in water for 2 hours","item":"Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal) soaked in water for 2 hours","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)","item":"Turmeric powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"Haldi"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon Salt","item":"Salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Water as needed for cooking","item":"Water as needed for cooking"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Ghee","item":"Ghee","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Ginger grated","item":"Ginger grated","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 Green Chilli chopped","item":"Green Chilli chopped","quantity":1},{"text":"1 Bay leaf (tej patta)","item":"Bay leaf","quantity":1,"preparation":"tej patta"},{"text":"1 Tomato finely chopped","item":"Tomato finely chopped","quantity":1},{"text":"1 Bottle gourd (lauki) peeled and cut into chunks","item":"gourd (lauki) peeled and cut into chunks","quantity":1,"unit":"bottle"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Garam masala powder","item":"Garam masala powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)","item":"Turmeric powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"Haldi"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder adjust according to taste","item":"Red Chilli powder adjust according to taste","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Jaggery","item":"Jaggery","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 Coriander (Dhania) Leaves small bunch, chopped","item":"Coriander (Dhania) Leaves small bunch","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"Salt to taste","item":"Salt to taste"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Ghee","item":"Ghee","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)","item":"Cumin seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"Jeera"},{"text":"2 Dry Red Chillies","item":"Dry Red Chillies","quantity":2}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"To begin making the Lauki Chana Dal Sabzi Recipe, soak the chana Dal in 2-1/2 cups of water for 3 to 4 hours."},{"number":2,"text":"First cook the channa in the pressure cooker. Place the soaked chana dal in the pressure cooker along with enough water such that the water is at least 2 inches above the dal."},{"number":3,"text":"Sprinkle some salt and a pinch of turmeric powder. Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles about 15 minutes and turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally."},{"number":4,"text":"Next step is to cook the lauki in the pressure cooker. Heat a little ghee over medium heat, add the bay leaf, ginger, green chilli, tomato, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, salt, jaggery and give it a stir."},{"number":5,"text":"Saute until the tomatoes soften. Add the peeled and chopped lauki/ bottle gourd along with 1/4 cup of water and give it a stir.  Pressure cook the lauki for about 2 whistles and turn off the heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally."},{"number":6,"text":"Add the cooked chana dal to the cooked lauki and give it a brisk boil.  Check the salt and spices in the Lauki Chana Dal and adjust to suit your taste."},{"number":7,"text":"The next step is to make the seasoning for the lauki chana dal. Heat a small pan with ghee; add the cumin seeds and red chilies. Roast for a couple seconds and turn off the heat."},{"number":8,"text":"Pour the seasoning into the Lauki Chana Dal / Dudhi Chana Dal, stir in the chopped coriander leaves and serve warm."},{"number":9,"text":"Serve Lauki Chana Dal along with Aloo Simla Mirch Ki Sabzi, Bhakri and Palak Raita for a weekday lunch or dinner."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:07:12.363387+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:07:12.363387+00:00"}