Ashgourd / Poosanikkai kootu

Ashgourd / Poosanikkai kootu

Ingredients:

ashgourd/poosanikkai      - 3 cups cubed

chana dhal/bengal gram   - 1/3 cup

onion                             -1/2 finely chopped

mustard seeds                -1/2 tsp

urad dhal/split black gram- 1/2 tsp

cumin seeds                   -1/2 tsp

red chilies                       - 6

sambar powder               -1/2 tsp

curry leaves                   -few

hing                              -pinch

turmeric                        -pinch

salt                               - to taste

oil                                 -2 tsp

Method:

• In a pressure cooker cook chana dhal/bengal gram in little water for a whistle.

• Once the pressure goes off open the lid and add the cubed  ash gourd and cook for 1 more whistle.

• In a pan heat oil and allow mustard seeds to splutter.Temper with urad dhal , cumin  seeds, red chilies ,curry leaves, hing and turmeric.

• Add onion and fry until transparent.

• Put the pressure cooked chana dhal & ashgourd into it ,

• Add little sambar powder and stir well.Cook for another 3-5 minutes.

• Ashgourd /poosanikai kootu is ready to serve.