Instant Pot Dudhi Chana
Dudhi Chana (bottle gourd and lentil curry) is a traditional vegetarian/vegan Indian dish that is delicious and hearty, made simply in the Instant Pot.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup chana dal
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- asafoetida pinch
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated
- 1 tomato chopped
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Dudhi or bottle gourd peeled, chopped into 1 ½ inch cubes
- 1 juice of 1 lime optional
- cilantro chopped, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, soak the chana dal with 2 cups of water for at least 1 hour before cooking.
- After the chana dal is ready, set the Instant Pot to saute on high, add the oil. After about 1 minute add the cumin seeds and allow to toast in the oil. Sprinkle in the asafeotida and stir.
- Add the chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir well, cook for 1 minute. Add chopped tomatoes and stir.
- Add all of the spices, salt and the cubed dudhi.
- Drain the chana dal and add to the instant pot. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set to pressure cook for 8 minutes. After it has cooked, natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then release the pressure manually.
- Add cilantro and lime juice for garnish if using.
- Serve warm with buttered rotis or basmati rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 587mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 13gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 2mg
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