Pointed Gourd, carrots, pearl onions, red lentils stew –chapathi special side dish

Name: Pointed Gourd, carrots, pearl onions, red lentils stew –chapathi special side dish
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 pointed gourds. Slit lengthwise; 2 c carrots, chopped; 16 pearl onion; 5 Garlic cloves,; 2 Green chilies, chopped; 2 c masoor dal/red lentil; 1/4 cup sesame seed oil; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp methi seeds; 1/2 tsp hing, asafetida; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 c curry leaves; 1 teaspoon salt/to taste; Salt to tastel

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

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High content of fiber in Pointed Gourd enhances digestive health. In addition has
Vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin C. gourd has
Very low calories, which helps to keep cholesterol levels in control.
Helps in treating some liver ailments and problems associated with the digestive system. Carrots color is due to the presence of carotenoids, good for eyes, onion, the most commonly used underground stem vegetable is anti inflammatory. good Hair Growth: The sulfur in onions can promote hair growth and improve scalp health, making it beneficial for women experiencing hair loss. Good for Hormonal Balance. Onions are Nutrient-Rich: They are packed with essential nutrients that support overall health, including vitamins C and B6, folate, and potassium. #CA2025
special side dish for chapathi #masoor dal

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Ingredients

30 minutes

6 servings

4pointed gourds. Slit lengthwise
2 ccarrots, chopped
16pearl onion
5Garlic cloves,
2Green chilies, chopped
2 cmasoor dal/red lentil
1/4 cupsesame seed oil
1 tspfennel seeds
1 tspmustard seeds
1/2 tspmethi seeds
1/2 tsphing, asafetida
1/2 tspturmeric powder
1 ccurry leaves
1 teaspoonsalt/to taste
Salt to tastel
side dish for chapathi

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30 minutes

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In a heavy saucepan over medium heat add the oil,. Add the mustard seeds, let it splutter, stir in Fennel, hing, methi and red chilies. Sauté Onions, garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves. Add turmeric 3-4 minutes. Add the pointed gourd and carrot. Sauté 3-4 minutes.
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Stir; cook for 3-4 mins. Add 5 cups of water, bring it to boil. Add masoor dal, after a couple of minutes reduce the heat medium low. Cook covered. when the dall gets soft stir in the spice powders.
After a few minutes stir to blend all flavors. Salt to taste. Garnish with chopped clantro
Turn off the stove.
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You may transfer the lentil stew to a serving bowl. Serve the spicy aromatic flavorful, healthy lentil stew as side dish to chapathies

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Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

on July 06, 2025 01:17

USA

I am a scientist with a Ph.D from University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. I also have a M. SC from University of Madras. Enjoy sharing my knowledge in science and my experience in gardening and cooking with others. I am a free lance writer, published several articles on Indian culture, traditions, Indian cuisine, science of gardening and etc in National and Inernational magazines. I am a health food nut. I am passionate about photography