BOTTLE GOURD /LAUKI AND CHANA DAL / BENGAL GRAM

Lauki aur chane ki dal
INGREDIENTS
Chana dal / bengal gram     -  2 cup
Finely chopped bottle gourd / lauki     -  250 gms
Finely chopped onion       -  2 medium size
Red chilly powder       -  1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder       - 1/2 TSP
Cumin seeds    -    a pinch
Butter     -    50 gms
Milk      -   1/4 cup
Bay leaf          - 1 - 2
Finely chopped ginger      -  1 tsp
Garam masala powder      -  1/4 tsp
Ginger garlic paste        -  1 tsp
Asafoetida / hing    -  a pinch
Salt       -   to taste

METHOD
Heat butter in a pan.
Add cumin seeds,asafoetida/hing ,ginger and bay leaf and fry it.
Add onion and fry till light pink.
Add turmeric powder,red chilly powder,ginger garlic paste,garam masala powder and 2 tbsp water.
Add milk little by little and milk bottle gourd / lauki and mix well.
Add chana dal / bengal gram, salt and lauki / bottle gourd in a preesure cooker.
Add 1 cup of water and pressure cook.
After one whistle simmer the gas for 10 mins.
Garnish with coriander leaves and butter.