How long does Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal) take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal)?

400 grams Bottle Gourd, 100 grams Chana Dal, 8 grams Ginger Garlic Paste, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 30 ml Oil, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal)?

About 207 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal)

Name: Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 100 grams Chana Dal, Soaked; 300 ml Water, For Soaking; 400 grams Bottle Gourd, Cubes; 30 ml Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 8 grams Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1¼ tsp Salt; 400 ml Water, For Cooking; 1 tbsp Jaggery; 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp; 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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Also known as lauki chana dal, ghiya chana dal, dudhi chana dal · Veg · Dal, Dry sides

Dal Dry sides Vegan Dairy-free

Dudhi chana nu shaak is Gujarati bottle gourd and chana dal cooked with tomato and spices, finished with jaggery and tamarind. Mild side, serves 4, about 40.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

18 items

4 people

Chana Dal, Soaked100 grams
Water, For Soaking300 ml
Bottle Gourd, Cubes400 grams
Oil30 ml
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste8 grams
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Water, For Cooking400 ml
Jaggery1 tbsp
Tamarind Pulp1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	207kcal	828kcal
Protein	6.7g	27g
Carbohydrate	26g	104g
Fat	9.4g	38g
Fibre	4.9g	20g
Sugar	4.7g	19g

Cookd masalas for bottle gourd

Sambar Masala
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Method

1
Wash the chana dal and soak it in water for 1 hour, then drain. Peel the bottle gourd and cut into 2 cm cubes. Taste a small raw piece first: do not use the gourd if it is bitter.
Chana DalWaterBottle Gourd
2
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add cumin and asafoetida, then the ginger garlic paste. Fry for 1 minute.
OilMustard SeedsCuminAsafoetidaGinger Garlic Paste
3
Add the tomato and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder and fry for 1 minute.
TomatoTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin Powder
4
Add the soaked chana dal, bottle gourd, salt and 400 ml water. Mix, close the cooker and cook for 3 whistles. Let the pressure drop on its own.
SaltWater
5
Open the cooker. Add the jaggery and tamarind pulp and simmer for 3 minutes until the shaak is thick but still a little saucy.
JaggeryTamarind Pulp
6
Add the coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti, rotla or thepla.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal) take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal)?: 400 grams Bottle Gourd, 100 grams Chana Dal, 8 grams Ginger Garlic Paste, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 30 ml Oil, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd Chana Dal)?: About 207 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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