Ridge gourd chana dal curry recipe

Peel the ridge gourds and chop them into small pieces

Heat one tablespoon oil in a pressure cooker, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Saute them until the seeds start spluttering. Add the chopped ridge gourd to the cooker along with chana dal, pour water, and cook for at least three whistles. Later, to the cooked ridge gourd and dal add salt along with red chili powder. Mix the ingredients well and allow them to cook for 5 more minutes.

Once the curry is done, garnish with coriander and serve it with hot rice.