Lauki with Chana Dal Curry
Lauki with Chana Dal Curry brings together tender calabash gourd and creamy Bengal gram in a gently spiced, aromatic sauce. Cumin, dried red chiles, ginger, and garlic add warmth and depth, while a hint of sweetness balances the heat. Serve this comforting dish for a weeknight Dinner or as part of a homestyle Indian spread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lauki with Chana Dal Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the calabash, chana dal, turmeric, and water in a pressure cooker. Close the cooker and cook on high pressure for about 20 minutes. Lower the heat to low and simmer for another 3 minutes. Take it off the heat and let the pressure release on its own.
- 2
Warm the oil in a large saucepan. Fry the red chile peppers and cumin seeds until the seeds start to splutter; add the ginger and garlic and cook together for 1 more minute. Stir in the calabash mixture, ground red pepper, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 124.69 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.4 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 16.81 g 6%
- Total Fat 5.16 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.4 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 16.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 7.45 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 6.22 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 12.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 34.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 12.88 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lauki with Chana Dal Curry is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chana Dal, Cooking Oil, Dried Chile Peppers, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 124.69 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lauki with Chana Dal Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Chana Dal, Cooking Oil, Dried Chile Peppers, Fresh Ginger, Ground Turmeric. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lauki with Chana Dal Curry?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 124.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lauki with Chana Dal Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Lauki with Chana Dal Curry healthy?
- Lauki with Chana Dal Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 124.69 calories and 3.4 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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