Bottle Gourd Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 1/2 bottle gourd
• 4 tomatoes
• 2 small onions
• 5 garlic
• 1 green chili
• 1 bowl chana dal (soaked)
• 4 cups of water

Spices

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 3 tsp coriander
• 2 tsp curry
• small pinch hing
• 1/2 tsp mango powder

Steps

1. toast the cumin seeds on a high flame
2. add the onions and sauté in a little water for 5 min
3. add the garlic and chilis and sauté for another 30-45 seconds 
4. add tomatoes and spices, mix well and continue to cook for 5+ min
5. add lentils, water and bottle gourd, mix well
6. pressure cook 20 minutes

enjoy with some rice