lauki ki sabji , lauki ki sabzi

Directions

1. 1
   Take a pressure cooker, into it add the soaked dal, add some enough water and pressure cook the dal until it is half boiled.
2. 2
   Reduce the steam and set the boiled dal aside.
3. 3
   Take a pressure cooker, into it, add oil and heat it.
4. 4
   Add whole garam masala that is dalchini, loung, shahi zeera and saute for few seconds.
5. 5
   Add slit green chillies, add sliced onions and cook the onions until they turn soft.
6. 6
   Add salt as per taste, add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, mix and cook the masala for few minutes on low flame.
7. 7
   Add the pieces of lauki into it, mix well.
8. 8
   Add the boiled chana dal and mix well.
9. 9
   Add the chopped tomatoes into it, mix and cook for few minutes on low flame until the tomatoes turn soft.
10. 10
    Add yogurt, mix well.
11. 11
    Cook the whole sabzi for about 5 minutes on low flame.
12. 12
    Add cup water, add freshly chopped coriander leaves, mix well.
13. 13
    Mix everything well and pressure cook the sabzi for 2 whistles.
14. 14
    Switch off the flame.
15. 15
    Reduce the steam.
16. 16
    Remove the lid, cook the curry for few minutes if there is any water remaining by keeping the lid uncovered.
17. 17
    Switch off the flame.
18. 18
    Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.