Lauki Moong Dal Sabji

Ingredients

• 150 g lauki (bottle gourd), peeled and cubed
• 35 g moong dal, rinsed
• 60 g onion, finely chopped
• 80 g tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Heat oil, crackle cumin; sauté onion until soft.
2. Add tomato and spices; cook until pulpy.
3. Stir in lauki cubes and rinsed moong dal.
4. Add about 200 ml water, cover and simmer 15-18 min until soft.
5. Adjust consistency and salt; mash lightly if desired.
6. Serve hot as a sabji portion.