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Dadranagarhaveli · Dinner

Bottle Gourd and Lentil Soup

Traditional 2. Bottle Gourd and Lentil Soup recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Bottle gourd (peeled, cubed): 150g
• Moong dal: 40g
• Water: 400ml
• Oil: 3ml
• Mustard seeds: ¼ tsp (0.5g)
• Ginger: 5g (minced)
• Salt: 2g
• Turmeric: ⅛ tsp (0.25g)
• Coriander: 3g (chopped)

👩‍🍳 How to make Bottle Gourd and Lentil Soup

1. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, ginger (30 secs).
2. Add dal, bottle gourd, turmeric, salt, water.
3. Bring to boil (100°C), reduce to low (65°C), cover, cook 20-25 mins until both soft.
4. Add coriander.
5. Visual cue: creamy soup, gourd dissolved.
6. Serve hot.
7. Heat level: low.
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