Soft gourd /galka /ghosalychi dal

SOFT GOURD / GALKA / GILKA  / GHOSALYACHI / SILK GOURD /DAL

INGREDIENTS

• Moong dal – 1/2 cup
• Galka [ tender ones ] – 2 medium size or 2 cup chopped
• Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
• Green chilli chopped – 3 or 4 or as per taste
• Salt to taste
• Oil + ghee – 1 1/2 tbsp
• Mustard seed – 1 tsp
• Jeera – 1 tsp
• Grated ginger and garlic – 1 tbsp [ optional ]
• Asafoetida – a generous pinch
• Curry leaves – few
• Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
• Red chilli broken – 1
• Lemon juice – 1/2  tsp

PREPARATION

1. Clean ,wash ,rinse and soak the dal for 20 mins.
2. Peel the gourd and chop it into small pieces.
3. Pressure cook the soaked dal + chopped gourd + green chilli + turmeric + salt + water upto 3 or 4 whistles.

METHOD

Once the cookers pressure releases , open it and mix .[ no need to mash ]

Add hot water if required .

Heat oil + ghee in a kadai , add mustard seeds + jeera and let it splutter.

Add grated ginger garlic and fry till light brown .

Add curry leaves + red chilli .

Add coriander leaves and stir .

Add the cooked dal and mix well.

Simmer on low flame for a minute .

Finally add the lemon juice ,mix well and off the flame .

Galka dal is ready to serve .

Serve with rice + any side dish.

NOTES

1. Same recipe can be done with dudhi /ridge gourd / pumpkin etc .
2. I have not added onion or tomato – you can add while cooking the dal or fry while tempering .
3. This dal is very plain and yummy.

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