Lauki Chana Dal Recipe | Bhojpuri Lauki Chana Dal Curry

Ingredients

• 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram), soaked for 1 hour
• 2 cups lauki (bottle gourd), peeled and diced (about 1/2-inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 1/2 cups water (for cooking dal and lauki)