Chana dal is good for diabetic patients because it has a low glycemic index and is rich in protein – 25.4 grams of protein, zinc, and fiber.

Lauki or bottle gourd may not appeal to your kids. Therefore, to make it more appealing for your kids, mash the boiled lauki and mix it in the dal. Trust me, once they taste chana dal with lauki, their taste buds will crave for more and they will come asking for more. 

Can I cook this Dal without the pressure cooker?

Of course, you can! If cooking without a pressure cooker, then soak the chana dal for 3-4 hours and then boil it in a pan for 30-40 minutes or until soft. Same way boil chopped bottle gourd/lauki in a covered pan for 30-40 or until soft. After the lentils and lauki are cooked, follow the step by step process to prepare the tempering and assembling the dal. 

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Can I make this dal vegan?

You sure can! Simply swap ghee with coconut oil or any vegetable oil and you are all set. 

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