Kaddu Dal Sabzi – A Healthy Bottle Gourd and Chana Dal Curry

Introduction

Kaddu Dal Sabzi is a comforting one-pot dish that combines bottle gourd (lauki) with split Bengal gram (chana dal). Instead of preparing dal and vegetables separately, this recipe brings both together in a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Bottle gourd is well known for being low in calories and rich in water, while chana dal contributes protein and dietary fiber. Together, they create a balanced dish suitable for diabetes-friendly meal planning.

Why This Recipe Is Diabetes-Friendly

Bottle gourd is a low-glycemic vegetable that provides hydration and fiber. Chana dal offers slow-digesting carbohydrates and plant protein, helping promote satiety and better blood sugar control.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle gourd (peeled and chopped)
• 100 g split Bengal gram (soaked for 1 hour)
• 1 chopped tomato
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp Panch Phoran
• 2 green chilies
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Curry leaves
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add Panch Phoran, bay leaf, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
3. Add onions and green chilies and sauté until soft.
4. Stir in bottle gourd, soaked chana dal, tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, pepper powder, and salt.
5. Mix everything thoroughly.
6. Add sufficient water and cover the pan.
7. Cook until both the bottle gourd and chana dal become tender.
8. Garnish with grated coconut and fresh coriander before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Khapli wheat roti
• Brown rice
• Jowar roti
• Bajra roti

Tips

• Soaking chana dal helps reduce cooking time.
• Avoid overcooking the bottle gourd to maintain its texture.
• Fresh coriander enhances the final flavor.

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