Lau muger dal ghonto (bengali style bottle gourd curry) Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and bay leaf.
• STEP 2.Add chopped onions and saute until golden brown.
• STEP 3.Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
• STEP 4.Add chopped bottle gourd and cook for a few minutes.
• STEP 5.Add soaked chana dal and mix well.
• STEP 6.Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
• STEP 7.Cover and cook until the bottle gourd and dal are cooked through.
• STEP 8.Add grated coconut and mix well.
• STEP 9.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
• STEP 10.Serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to peel and remove the seeds from the bottle gourd before chopping.
• Soak the chana dal for at least 30 minutes before cooking to reduce the cooking time.
• You can adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover curry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the curry before serving.
• Serve the curry hot with rice or roti.