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Lauki Chana Dal
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Total
45 mins
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Skill
Quick
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About Lauki Chana Dal
Lauki Chana Dal Recipe
Lauki Chana Dal is a homestyle Bihari dal-sabzi made with bottle gourd, split chana dal and a light mustard-oil tempering.
Lauki Chana Dal is written for real home kitchens with Asafoetida, Table Salt, Green Chillies, and Cumin Seeds. Follow the steps in order, keep the timing practical and adjust seasoning at the end for a balanced result.
Why this recipe works
- Soaked chana dal cooks faster, but soaking time is not counted.
- Keep lauki soft but not watery.
- Serve with rice for everyday Bihari comfort food.
Serving idea
Use this east indian recipe when you want a clear ingredient list, practical method and serving ideas that feel natural for dinner.
Timing note
The visible total time covers active preparation, cooking and short resting only. Overnight soaking, long fermentation, long chilling, slow marination or storage time is intentionally not counted in the displayed recipe time.
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Method
Cook the dal
Prepare tadka
Combine and simmer
Adjust seasoning
Serve hot
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Nutrition values
Estimated energy
For 1 serving, based on measured ingredients.
Protein
37.7 g
Fiber
39.2 g
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848kcal
Energy
37.7g
Protein
84.0g
Carbs
38.0g
Total fat
39.2g
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Calculated from measured ingredients for 1 serving.
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