Simple Chana Dal, Masala Zucchini, Masala Bitter Gourd Fry

• Soak Chana Dal for 1 hour

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• 1 cup Chana Dal (Bengal gram dal)
• 3 cups hot water
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 1.5 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1 dry red chili
• ½ teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Chopped coriander leaves
• 1 medium green zucchini
• 1 medium yellow zucchini
• ¼ teaspoon black mustard seeds
• ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 heaped teaspoon Bharwa Masala
• 1 small bitter gourd
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder

1. 1Soak 1 cup chana dal in water for 1 hour, then drain.
2. 2Add soaked dal, 3 cups hot water, 1 teaspoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder to an Instant Pot; pressure cook for 20 minutes.
3. 3Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan, add ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds, ¼ teaspoon black mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds, then add chopped green and yellow zucchini.
4. 4Stir-fry zucchini on medium heat, then add ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 heaped teaspoon Bharwa Masala, and ½ teaspoon salt; cover and cook for 2 minutes.
5. 5For the dal tempering, heat 2 tablespoons oil, add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 dried bay leaf, and 1 dry red chili.
6. 6Add ½ teaspoon hing (asafoetida) and then the cooked dal; bring to a boil.
7. 7Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon grated ginger; simmer on low heat for 6-10 minutes, then garnish with coriander leaves.
8. 8For bitter gourd, thinly slice 1 small bitter gourd.
9. 9Heat 2 tablespoons oil, add bitter gourd slices, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon coriander powder, and ½ teaspoon cumin powder.
10. 10Stir-fry bitter gourd until crispy and well-cooked.

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