Winter Melon with Yellow Mung | Chaal Kumro Diye Muger Dal
Chal kumro diye moong dal recipe is a simple dal with winter melon which is comfort food served with rice or roti.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Servings: 2people
Author: Famidha Ashraf
INGREDIENTS
3cupsash gourdwinter melon (cut into cubes)
½cupyellow mung dalno need to wash
2teaspoonsghee
2dried red chillies
2green chilliesslit
1pincha pinch of hing(asafoetida)
½teaspooncumin seedsor (Panch Phoran)
1bay leaf
½teaspoonturmeric powder
salt to taste
fresh coriander leaves for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Pick any visible debris or bad pieces. Dry roast the yellow mung dal in a thick-bottomed pan or pressure cooker pan until they turn golden and become fragrant. Transfer them to a bowl and let them cool.
½ cup yellow mung dal
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker pan. Add the panch phoran or cumin seeds and when they splutter add the asafoetida, green chilli, dry red chilli and bay leaf. Fry for a few seconds.
2 teaspoons ghee, 2 green chillies, 1 pinch a pinch of hing, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 2 dried red chillies
Add the chopped winter melon (ash gourd), salt and turmeric and toss well.
3 cups ash gourd, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, salt to taste
Add the roasted lentils, and mix well. If the mixture is too dry, then add a few drops of water but may not require it as the melon will anyways release water. Cook for about two whistles and switch off. Let the pressure go off on its own.
Uncover and check the doneness of the lentils, and melon and adjust the salt. Everything should retain its shape and be soft.
Serve hot with a dash of ghee tossed in it and garnish with some chopped coriander leaves. Traditionally this is served with hot white rice but we enjoyed it with some chapatis.