South Indian style Parwal subzi

Ingredients:

• Parwal/ Pointed Gourd : 15-20 pieces (washed and chopped)
  
• Oil: 1-2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
• Chana daal: 1 tbsp
• Onion: 1(chopped)
• Salt: to taste
• Green chilli: 1 (chopped)
• Curry leaves: a few
• Sambar pwd: 1-2 tsp 
• Garam masala: 1 tsp (optional)

Method:

1. Heat oil in pan.
2. Add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
3. Add curry leaves and green chilli. Cook for a min.
4. Add chana daal. Roast it for 5-7 mins.
5. Add parwal, salt, sambar pwd and garam masala.
6. Cover and cook on low flame for 10-12  mins.
7. Serve hot with chapati/ parantha.

PS:

• You can also boil chana daal before adding it to pan in step 4 above.
• You can also add peanuts to give nutty flavour. :)