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Heerekai Thovve, a medley of Ridge gourd and moong lentils served in a clay pot
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Heerekai Thovve

A delicious medley of ridge gourd and moong lentils cooked to a creamy consistency. Perfect with either Rotis or Rice, this vegan dish is a classic from Karnataka.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: lentils, Mains
Cuisine: Indian- South, Karnataka
Servings: 4
Calories: 142kcal

Equipment

  • 1 six quart Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Ridge gourd peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Moong dal
  • 2 tsp coconut oil or any vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1.5 tsp Chana Dal
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/8 tsp asafetida
  • 2.5 cups Water
  • 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1.25 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1.25 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

Prep work

  • Place the moong dal in a colander. Wash well. Transfer to a mixing bowl, add 2 cups water and let it soak for 20 mins.
  • In the meantime, peel the ridge gourd and chop them into small chunks.

Instant Pot Ridge Gourd Dal

  • Place the inner pot into the Instant Pot. Plug in and press SAUTE mode on NORMAL. Set the timer to 10 minutes. Wait for the display to read HOT.
  • Add oil once the display reads hot. Allow it to heat up for 30 to 40 secs. When ready, add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
  • Now, add the garlic, green chilis, cumin seeds and Chana Dal along with curry leaves and a dash of asafetida. Wait for the Dal to begin to brown and the chilis to blister.
  • Tip in the chopped and peeled ridge gourd and saute for 2 to 3 mins.
  • Once the gourd wilts down in volume, drain the soaked moong dal and add this to the inner pot along with water, salt and turmeric powder.
  • Stir to combine. Press CANCEL. Make sure that the sealing ring has been inserted properly into the lid. Close the Instant Pot.
  • Press PRESSURE COOK mode and set it on HIGH PRESSURE for 10 minutes. Allow the cooking cycle to complete and wait for the pressure to release naturally.
  • When the pressure releases, press CANCEL. Open the Instant Pot, mash the dal gently with a soup ladle. Now, start the Instant Pot on SAUTE mode for 2 mins and allow the dal to simmer.
  • As soon as the Saute cycle is complete, wait for the Dal to become warm. Stir in the lemon juice and finish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

  1. Soaking the Moong dal helps in faster cooking. In general, adding salt to lentils while cooking hinders the cooking process. I recommend soaking to avoid this.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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