Chaal Kumro Diye Muger Dal /Ash Gourd Curry with Yellow Lentils
Chaal Kumro Diye Muger Dal is a traditional Bengali dish; on any auspicious day or festival or even in the presence of any special guest, this recipe would be prepared by mom or aunt. The aroma of fried mug dal and the tempering of panchphoron engulfed the whole house
This vegetarian dish is known for its simplicity, which offers a comforting and gratifying devouring experience.
Mug dal, rich in protein, makes the base of this dish, providing a creamy and thick texture; On the other hand, the chal Kumro adds a unique dimension to the plate with its delicacy. When combined, these two ingredients create great textures with nutrition.
The types of equipment used for this recipe are
Blender
Frying pan
Spatula
The ingredients required for this recipe are
Chaal Kumro/ash gourd/winter melon; these are coming, in different sizes and are oblong in shape, while buying choose the tender and soft one.
Moong/mug dal; Here I used a sona mug, you can use any mug dal
Panchphoron; this is the main ingredient for tempering
Cooking oil: Though it is recommended to use mustard oil, for better results, you can use any cooking oil
Other ingredients are turmeric powder, cumin-coriander powder, onion, ginger, red chili, green chili, sugar, and salt
How to make Chaal Kumro Diye Muger Dal /Ash Gourd Curry with Yellow Lentils
Take a blender jar, and add the coconut pieces, green chili, and ginger
Add little water, and make a fine paste
Heat a pan, and dry roast the mug dal until some of it becomes light brown in color
Then transfer it to a bowl and wash it with water, and allow it to soak for 30 minutes
Heat oil in a pan; add panchphoron and red chili for tempering
As they splutter and sizzle, add the fine-cut chaal Kumro, and mix them well
Now add turmeric powder, cumin-coriander powder, salt, and sugar, and sauté them for a minute
Add mug dal and sauté them for a minute
Now add the coconut paste and mix them well
Cover the lid and allow them to cook for 5-6 minutes on low flame
Open the lid and combine them, sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves
Transfer them to a serving bowl, and serve hot with rice, dal, and other curries
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Chaal Kumro Diye Muger Dal
Equipment
- blender
- A kadai or a fry pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 Chaal Kumro/ash gourd/winter melon
- 100 gm Moong/mug dal/yellow lentil
- 1/2 tbsp panchphoron
- 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cumin-coriander powder
- 1 green chili
- 1 red chili
- 1/4 coconut
- 1/2 inch ginger
- salt
Instructions
- Take a blender jar, and add the coconut pieces, green chili and ginger
- Add little water, and make a fine paste
- Heat a pan, and dry roast the mug dal until some of it becomes light brownin color
- Then transfer it to a bowl and wash it with water, and allow it to soak for 30minutes
- Heat oil in a pan; add panchphoron and red chili for tempering
- As they splutter and sizzle, add the fine cut chaal Kumro, and mix them well
- Now add turmeric powder, cumin-coriander powder, salt and sugar, and sauté themfor a minute
- Add mug dal and sauté them for a minute
- Now add the coconut paste and mix them well
- Cover the lid and allow them to cook for 5-6 minutes in low flame
- Open the lid and mix them, sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves
- Transfer them to a serving bowl, and serve hot with rice, dal and othercurries