Kumbalanga -Parippu Curry | Ash Gourd-Lentil Curry

Winter melon also called ash gourd or the white gourd.Winter melon usually prevalent in summers and a good source to replenish our water content of our body.This is a preparation of my MIL and I always cherished this recipe (one of my hubby's fav too).I think majority of us like the combo of dal rather than the plain one and this is one of the favorite combos after dal -spinach.Another beautiful way to make kids eat as well.Try & enjoy !!!

Ingredients
lentil 1/2 cup
winter melon 1 cup cube sized
shallot 2-3
garlic pods 3
coconut 4tsp grated
cumin seeds 1tsp
chilly powder 1 tsp
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
yogurt 1/2 cup
salt

for tempering
vattalmulakku / red dry chilli 3
mustard seeds 1 tsp
curry leaves
oil 2tsp



Method

• Soak the lentil in water for 1hour after washing.
• Peel the skin of winter melon and cut into cubes and keep aside.
• Put the winter melon and lentils together in a pressure cooker and cook for 1 whistle,adding chilly powder,turmeric powder and salt.
• Open the cooker after pressure is released.
• Grind the garlic pods,coconut,cumin seeds to a fine mixture.
• Add the blend to the cooker and let it boil for 5 minutes.
• Simmer the heat and add the yogurt (after whisking)
• Place a non stick pan and temper the dal using red chilly,mustard and curry leaves.

Servings 3 adults

TIPS

- You can cook both lentil and winter melon separately, if you don't wish the winter melon to be cooked thoroughly.

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