Bitter Gourd Leaves Dal

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp Yellow Split Dal
• 10-12 Bitter Gourd Leaves
• 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp Ginger paste / crushed
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tsp Mustard Oil
• 1 green chilli
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt as required
• Water as required

Steps

1. Soak overnight Dal, the next day pressure cook in sufficient water by adding salt. let pressure release by own and Dal is soften. keep aside Wash nicely bitter gourd leaves and chop into two halves. Fine chopping is not required.
2. In pan / kadhai, heat oil, add bay leaf + fenugreek + ginger and allow to sizzle, then add washed bitter gourd leaves and sauté for around 2 minutes. Immediately leaves shrinks and softens.
3. Then add the boiled dal along with water, add green chilli + turmeric powder + salt as required and give 6-7 times boil.
4. Cook further for 4-5 minutes under medium flame, it requires a medium consistency and dal is done.
5. Pair with Rice and enjoy summer.