Kaddu Dal
Kaddu dal is a comforting South Asian dish that pairs tender pumpkin with hearty lentils, simmered with fragrant spices for a flavourful meal.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 50 ml Oil
- 1 Onion
- 2 Tomato
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 Bullet Chilli
- 500 g Bottle Gourd (Kaddu)
- 300 g Lentils (Chana Dal)
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 handful Coriander
- 500 ml Water
Instructions
- 1
First, soak the lentils in warm water and set them aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onions and sauté them for 4-5 minutes until they become soft and golden.
- 4
Stir in the garlic paste and bullet chilli, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until they soften and blend with the other ingredients.
- 6
Mix in the spices and cook for 3-4 minutes to release their flavours.
- 7
Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan to prevent the spices from burning, and stir well.
- 8
Add the diced kaddu (bottle gourd) to the pan, and cook for 4-5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- 9
Drain the soaked lentils and add them to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, ensuring they are mixed well with the vegetables and spices.
- 10
Pour in enough water to cover the mixture. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and kaddu are fully cooked and tender.
- 11
Finally, add freshly chopped coriander, stir well, and serve hot.