Chanay ki Daal Karela (Bitter Gourd)

Ingredients

Karela /Bitter Gourd 1/2 kg
Chanay Ki Dal 1 cup
Oil 1 cup
Onion chopped 2
Tomatoes chopped 3
Ginger paste 1 tsp
Garlic paste 1 tsp
 Fresh Coriander leaves for garnishing
Salt to taste
Red Chilli powder 1 tsp
Haldi 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp

Method

Soak chana dal for 1-2 hours. Then boil in enough water, drain and keep aside. Now prepare Karela by shaving outer skin with the help of knife, removing inner seeds and pulp. Cut into semi circular rings. Apply little salt and keep in sunlight for 20 minutes. Wash in running water under tap. Squeeze and keep aside. Karela is now ready to cook. Now saute onion in oil. Then add ginger garlic paste fry for 1 minutes. Add tomatoes and spices except garam masala and fry for 5 minutes. Now add karela and fry for 5-6 minutes, then add boiled chana dal and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium flame till oil separates out. Sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander leaves and simmer. Delicious Chnay Ki dal Aur Karela is ready. Serve with hot with Chapati,phulka or white rice.

Chanay ki Daal Karela (Bitter Gourd)