Petha Dal

Ash Gourd Dal, Andhra-Inspired

सामग्री

विधि

1. Rinse dal. Peel, deseed and dice the ash gourd into small cubes.
2. Pressure-cook dal and ash gourd together with water, turmeric and salt for 3 whistles until both are soft.
3. Squeeze in the soaked tamarind pulp. Whisk the mixture to a thin, even consistency, leaving the softened ash gourd cubes mostly intact.
4. Heat ghee, add mustard seeds, let them pop, then cumin seeds, hing, dried red chilli and curry leaves if using.
5. Pour the tadka over the dal, simmer 3 min, finish with coriander leaves.