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
Servings 3 adults
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.
TIPS
- You can cook both lentil and winter melon separately, if you don't wish the winter melon to be cooked thoroughly.
Finally ,I would like to thank http://karaikudicuisine.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-first-award.html for passing me this lovely award..

Wishing all a great weekend too!!!!
Finally ,I would like to thank http://karaikudicuisine.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-first-award.html for passing me this lovely award..
Wishing all a great weekend too!!!!
24 comments:
love this combo..looks so so yumm!!
like paruppu and veggie together..looks yum..
Lovely curry...
Kurinjikathambam
Nice curry Julie..I make winter melong kootu this way without onions and garlic.
Looks tempting.. it is very useful for me as I know limited dish made of ash gourd :)
Sunanda's Kitchen
curry is tempting me to eat it with rice
A very new combo ~ will give it a shot :)
US Masala
Lovely .. new to me. Dal and gourd .. yummy.
Vardhini
VardhinisKitchen
Delicious curry
South Indian Recipes
Delicious combo...tempting curry
Delicious curry..will love to have with hot rice..Congrats on ur award!!
Nice combo..tempting curry..congrats on your award..
a wonderful kootu/dal!! congrats on your awards. very well deserved dear :)
Looks delicious and healthy....Mouthwatering recipe
lentils n melon do make for an awesome eat ! good one n congrats on ur award julie !!
This looks beautiful. I love the flavor combinations.
congrats on your award.Tempting and colourful
truly warming and comforting dish:) Congrats on your award..
Reva
The curry is very palatable and great...So lovely!
very comforting dish ...perfect for a homely warm lunch :P
Nice Combo, looks delicious.
Congarts for your award.
I really have to try this...looks so tasty n healthy..
Tasty Appetite
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Looks yummy!
Any dhal dish is our real comfort food, sounds and looks delicious.
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