Lauki dal with Rice

Wash the dal and put in the cooker along with the bottle gourd and pressure cook it for 3 whistles.

After it gets cooked, turn off heat & keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds and cumin seeds & asafoetida fry for a second.

Then add the chopped onion, garlic, green chilli and ginger. Sauté well for a few minutes.

Then add the all dry masala powders and salt. Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook till soft.

Now put the cooked dal. Pour required water and bring to boil. Check salt and spices. Adjust if needed. Serve hot with rice or roti.

(For plain Rice):- For steamed cook Rice:- Wash rice in a running water, Then add large deep bottomed pan with 4-5 cup water in it. Add little salt mix.

Once the rice is soft and double in size, strain the water. Allow it to air for 3-4 minutes then serve hot.