Ash gourd curry/Kuvale randayi

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                         Yield : 4
Preparation Time : 15 mins                                                              Cooking Time : 30 mins


Ingredients :
1 tbsp chanadal
1 tsp urad dal
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/4 tsp tamarind paste
salt
5 byadagi chilies
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
5 curry leaves
3 cups chopped ash gourd (skin peeled)
water
1/4 cup toor dal

Method :
1. In a pressure cooker add salt, water, toor dal and ash gourd pieces. Cook for 3 whistles or until it's done.
2. Heat a small sauce pan. Add half tsp oil, chanadal, urad dal, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and byadagi chilies. Fry for 2 mins.
3. In a mixer jar add grated coconut, fried ingredients, tamarind paste and little water. Grind to fine paste.
4. Heat another big sauce pan. Add oil, mustard seeds and curry leaves for tempering.
5. Now add cooked toor dal, and ash gourd pieces. Pour ground masala. Cook for 10 mins. Add water as required.
6. Serve with rice.