Ingredients 

• 1 large or 2 small bottlegourd / Lauki / Doodhi
• 1 cup Channa dal soaked for 1 hour
• 1 large onion
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 clove
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 3 garlic cloves
• A piece if ginger
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• Lots of coriander for garnishing
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Water to cook

• In a pressure cooker saute clove, cinnamon and then garlic, ginger and onion. 
• Add tomatoes and fry a little. 
• Cut bottlegourd into cubes. 
• Add to the onion mixture along with the soaked channa dal. 
• Add chilli and turmeric powders and salt. 
• Pour enough water to cover the vegetables. 
• Pressure cook for 15 minutes or till done. 
• Garnish with coriander.