Channa Shreela Konkani - By Vahchef @ Vahrehvah.com | Vahchef - VahRehVah

Channa Shreela Konkani is a typical and delicious Maharashtrain/ Konkan dish made with Channa Dal and Ridge gourd cooked in spicy creamy thick gravy. It's an excellent dish, flavourful and nutritious. A very easy dish to cook and a must try recipe.
Channa Sheerala Konkani is chickpeas cooked with ridge gourd in Maharashtrian style

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Ingredients:
1/2 cup Channa Dal (Boiled)
1 springs Coriander leaves
1 tsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Cumin seeds
few springs Curry leaves
2 tsp Fresh grated Coconut
1 tsp Garam masala powder
1 tsp Garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp Goda masala
2-3 number Green chillies, chopped
1 tsp Mustard seeds
3 tsp Oil
1 small Onions, chopped
1 tsp Red chilli powder
1 large Ridge gourd (Sheerala)
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
Water as needed

Directions:
1) Wash ridge gourd and peel its sharp edges and hard skin. Cut into small bite size pieces. 2) Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chopped green chillies, chopped garlic and sauté them well. Add finely chopped onions, pinch of hing and sauté till it becomes translucent. 3) Add turmeric powder, red ginger chilli powder, goda masala, little garam masala, mix all spices and add the ridge gourd pieces. 4) In this add 1 cup water and salt to taste. Cover the pan with the lid and allow it to cook for few mins until the ridge gourd is soft and tender. 5) After 10 mins of slow cooking add in the boiled channa dal and mix well. Adjust the consistency. Check for seasoning and allow it to come to a boil. 6) Add 2 tsp of fresh grated coconut, mix and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Switch off the flame and the dish is ready to be served "Reach vahrehvah at -
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