Mah Chole ki Daal with Ghiya

Ingredients:

• Split Bengal gram (Chana daal): 1/2 bowl
• Split Urad daal: 1/4 bowl
• Bottle Gourd (Ghiya / Dudhi) : 1 (small size)
• Onion: 1 (chopped)
• Tomato: 1(chopped)
• Green chilli : 1(chopped)
• Ginger : a small piece (chopped)
• Garlic: 1-2 cloves (chopped)
• Salt: to taste
• Red chilli pwd: to taste
• Turmeric pwd: 1/2 tsp
• Oil: 1-2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp
• Fresh Coriander leaves: chopped

Method:

1. Wash daal properly. Soak in ample water (~1-2cup ) for 10-15 mins. (Don't throw this water as we'll use it later)
2. Peel bottle gourd and chop it.
3. In a pressure cooker, add daal, bottle gourd ,salt, turmeric pwd and water(in which daal was soaked). Take 1-2 whistles on high flame and cook on low flame for 15 mins.
4. Keep it aside.
5. Seasoning/ Tadka:
• Heat oil in pan. Add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
• Add garlic,chopped onion, ginger, green chilli. Cook on low flame till translucent. 
• Add Tomato. Cook till done. 
6. Add the above seasoning/ tadka to daal in pressure cooker. 
7. Again, take 1 whistle on high flame and cook on low flame for 5 mins. (If needed, add more water).
8. Garnish with coriander leaves.
9. Ready to serve with chapati, naan, parantha or rice.