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PETHA CHANA DAAL

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INGREDIENTS: 1) 1 cup Chana Daal 2) 1/2 Kg Petha/ Pumpkin 3) 1/2 Teaspoon garam Masala 4) salt to taste 5) 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera/Cumin Seeds 6) 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder 7) 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric powder 8) 2 Tablespoon Oil PREPARATION TIME: 15 mins HOW TO PREPARE: * Soak the chana daal overnight or for atleast 5 hrs in water * Peel and cut the pumpkin into small pieces, keep aside * In a wok, add oil and crackle some jeera seeds * Add turmeric and pumpkin pieces, saute for few minutes * Add water and cook covered till pumpkin goes soft * Mash the pumpkin in the wok, with a masher * Add Salt, red chilli, garam masala and saute for few minutes * Add Soaked chana daal and mix well, saute till no water left in wok * Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with paranthas or chapatis