Mangalore Cucumber Chana Dal Subzi Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Mangalore Cucumber Chana Dal Sabzi, soak the channa Dal in 2-1/2 cups of water for half an hour

Step 2: While the Chana dal is soaking we will cook the  mangalore cucumber in the pressure cooker

Step 3: Place the cut mangalore cucumber in the pressure cook, with 1/4 cup of water, sprinkle some salt and a pinch of turmeric powder

Step 4: Pressure cook for 2 whistles and turn off the heat

Step 5: Once the pressure releases, transfer to a bowl and keep aside

Step 6: Next we will cook the chana dal in the same pressure cooker

Step 7: Place the channa dal along with the soaked water and the remaining ingredients

Step 8: Cover the pressure cooker, place the weight on and pressure cook for a couple of whistles

Step 9: After the two whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat

Step 10: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 11: You can see the Video Recipe of How to cook lentils in a pressure cooker

Step 12: Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and stir in the cooked mangalore cucumber

Step 13: Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 14: The next step is to make the seasoning for the Mangalore cucumber channa dal

Step 15: Heat a small pan with a teaspoon of oil; add the cumin seeds, a pinch of red chili powder and red chilies

Step 16: Roast for a couple seconds and turn off the heat

Step 17: Pour the seasoning into the mangalore cucumber Chana Dal, stir in the chopped coriander leaves and serve warm

Step 18: Serve the Mangalore Cucumber Chana Dal Sabzi Recipe along with phulka, raita and jeera rice to make it a complete meal