Turiya Mag Ni Dal

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups ridge gourd (peeled and cubed)
1 cup yellow moong dal
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp sugar

1 tbsp chopped coriander

salt to taste

Method

1. Soak the moong dal in warm water for about 1 hour. Drain the water and keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and asafoetida.
3. When the seeds begin to crackle, add the ridge gourd and soaked moong dal and saute for 2 minutes.
4. Add 2 1/2 cups water, ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder, sugar and salt.

5. Mix well and cook on a low flame till the ridge gourd becomes tender and the dal is cooked.
6. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.