Mangalore Cucumber Chana Dal Subzi Recipe
A vegetarian Mangalorean recipe with mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces., chana dal (bengal gram dal), cumin seeds (jeera). Ready in 40 min, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
Instructions
18 steps- 1
To begin making the Mangalore Cucumber Chana Dal Sabzi, soak the channa Dal in 2-1/2 cups of water for half an hour
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1)chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 cup) - 2
While the Chana dal is soaking we will cook the mangalore cucumber in the pressure cooker
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1)chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 cup) - 3
Place the cut mangalore cucumber in the pressure cook, with 1/4 cup of water, sprinkle some salt and a pinch of turmeric powder
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)red chilli powder - adjust according to taste(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 4
Pressure cook for 2 whistles and turn off the heat
- 5
Once the pressure releases, transfer to a bowl and keep aside
- 6
Next we will cook the chana dal in the same pressure cooker
chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 cup) - 7
Place the channa dal along with the soaked water and the remaining ingredients
- 8
Cover the pressure cooker, place the weight on and pressure cook for a couple of whistles
- 9
After the two whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat
- 10
Allow the pressure to release naturally
- 11
You can see the Video Recipe of How to cook lentils in a pressure cooker
- 12
Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and stir in the cooked mangalore cucumber
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1) - 13
Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
red chilli powder - adjust according to taste(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 14
The next step is to make the seasoning for the Mangalore cucumber channa dal
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1) - 15
Heat a small pan with a teaspoon of oil; add the cumin seeds, a pinch of red chili powder and red chilies
cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)red chilli powder - adjust according to taste(1/2 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) leaves - small bunch(1)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon) - 16
Roast for a couple seconds and turn off the heat
- 17
Pour the seasoning into the mangalore cucumber Chana Dal, stir in the chopped coriander leaves and serve warm
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1)chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 cup)tomato - finely chopped(1)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) leaves - small bunch(1) - 18
Serve the Mangalore Cucumber Chana Dal Sabzi Recipe along with phulka, raita and jeera rice to make it a complete meal
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1)chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 cup)
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Mangalore Cucumber Chana Dal Subzi Recipe
A vegetarian Mangalorean recipe with mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces., chana dal (bengal gram dal), cumin seeds (jeera). Ready in 40 min, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
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18 steps- 1
To begin making the Mangalore Cucumber Chana Dal Sabzi, soak the channa Dal in 2-1/2 cups of water for half an hour
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1)chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 cup) - 2
While the Chana dal is soaking we will cook the mangalore cucumber in the pressure cooker
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1)chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 cup) - 3
Place the cut mangalore cucumber in the pressure cook, with 1/4 cup of water, sprinkle some salt and a pinch of turmeric powder
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)red chilli powder - adjust according to taste(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 4
Pressure cook for 2 whistles and turn off the heat
- 5
Once the pressure releases, transfer to a bowl and keep aside
- 6
Next we will cook the chana dal in the same pressure cooker
chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 cup) - 7
Place the channa dal along with the soaked water and the remaining ingredients
- 8
Cover the pressure cooker, place the weight on and pressure cook for a couple of whistles
- 9
After the two whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat
- 10
Allow the pressure to release naturally
- 11
You can see the Video Recipe of How to cook lentils in a pressure cooker
- 12
Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and stir in the cooked mangalore cucumber
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1) - 13
Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
red chilli powder - adjust according to taste(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 14
The next step is to make the seasoning for the Mangalore cucumber channa dal
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1) - 15
Heat a small pan with a teaspoon of oil; add the cumin seeds, a pinch of red chili powder and red chilies
cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)red chilli powder - adjust according to taste(1/2 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) leaves - small bunch(1)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon) - 16
Roast for a couple seconds and turn off the heat
- 17
Pour the seasoning into the mangalore cucumber Chana Dal, stir in the chopped coriander leaves and serve warm
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1)chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 cup)tomato - finely chopped(1)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) leaves - small bunch(1) - 18
Serve the Mangalore Cucumber Chana Dal Sabzi Recipe along with phulka, raita and jeera rice to make it a complete meal
mangalorean cucumber - cut into bite sized pieces.(1)chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 cup)
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