Soak and boil the dal adding salt and turmeric powder

Heat oil in a pan add nigella seeds, celery seeds and red chilli

Add the bitter gourd and fry well till it is crisp

Add the bottle gourd sliced stir fry well adding salt and turmeric powder

Pour the daal and boil until the vegetables are tender

Add sugar and desiccated coconut

Serve it with steaming hot rice with a garnish of desiccated coconut.