& 1/2 cups bottle-gourd (kadu / Lauki /doodhi) cut into chunk pieces • Chana Dal (bengal gram) socked in water for 30 minutes • onion medium size cut into thin slices • finely chopped Tomatoes (fresh or canned) • ginger & garlic paste • Red Chilli Powder • Coriander Powder • Turmeric Powder • finely chopped Coriander Leaves, for garnishing • garam masala • boiled Water or as needed • Oil