Heerekai Tovve / Ridge Gourd Dal

Another type of dal to relish. Ridge gourd cooked with lentils. Usually served with steamed rice.
Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	25-30 Minutes
Serves	2-3 People
Ingredients	Toor Dal / Yellow Moong Dal Chopped Ridge Gourd Green Chillies Grated Coconut Turmeric Powder Salt Lime/Lemon	1 Cup 1 Cup 2-3 1 Tbsp. ½ Tsp. To Taste To Taste
Seasoning	Mustard Cumin Seeds Asafetida Curry Leaves Oil / Ghee	1 Tsp. 1 Tsp. A Pinch A Few As Reqd.
Method 1.   Cook dal with enough water in a pressure cooker (4 Whistles). 2.   Cook chopped ridge gourd and green chillies with a cup of water in a separate vessel. Note:  You can cook both Ridge gourd and dal together too. 3.   Add turmeric powder, salt and mix well. Add the cooked dal and bring it to boil. 4.   Make the seasoning and pour over the dal and add grated coconut. Squeeze lime juice and switch off the stove. 5.   Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.