Pumpkin Dal

Procedure:

• TIP: It is best to steam the pumpkin and the dal as it retains the nutrients of the food
• Transfer the pumpkin into a container
• Add the tuvar dal
• Add 2 cups of water
• TIP: To steam the dal and pumpkin, remove the whistle from the pressure cooker and place a steel tumbler
• Place the container into the cooker
• Steam the dal and pumpkin for 30 mins
• Let the steamed pumkin and dal cool for 5-10 mins
• Puree the pumpkin
• For the tadka
• In a hot pan add the cumin seeds
• Add the crushed ginger and red chillies
• Add the pureed dal
• Add the haldi (turmeric powder)
• Add the hing (asafetida)
• Add the salt
• Let the dal come to a boil
• Add the lemon juice
• Garnish with coriander and serve