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Ridge Gourd Moong Dal (Instant Pot)

by Shilpa · 3 Comments

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Easy, healthful, and delicious dal made with ridge gourd and moong dal (petite yellow lentils). When made in an Instant Pot, this vegan and gluten-free dahl is ready in less than 20 minutes, with just 5 minutes of hands-on time. Pairs well with steamed rice and any curry of your choice.
ridge gourd moong dal.

Ridge gourd moong dal step-by-step recipe with video and photos.

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Ridge Gourd Moong Dal (Instant Pot)

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Ridge Gourd Moong Dal (Instant Pot)

About this recipe

Ridge gourd dal is a simple and healthy dal made with moong dal (petite yellow lentils). When made in an Instant Pot, it is ready in less than 20 minutes, with just 5 minutes of hands-on time. It is vegan, gluten-free, and one of the easiest lentil dishes.

This wholesome yellow dhal is loaded with health benefits and is a good source of plant-based protein. Also called heerekayi tovve in Kannada or beerakaya pappu in Telugu, this South Indian dal is creamy, mildly spiced, and very common in South-Indian households.

Ridge gourd is a common vegetable in India and is cooked in several ways, including chutney, fritters, raita, curries, and dal. It is called turai in Hindi, heerekayi in Kannada, jhinge in Bengali, beerakaya in Telugu, and peerkangai in Tamil. Considered very healthful and loaded with several benefits, it is rich in dietary fiber, water content, iron, and vitamins. The peel of this vegetable is also very healthful and is used in several ways. This dish is a great way to include this healthy vegetable (including the peel) in your diet.

Read on for ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and useful tips to make this hearty and nutritious vegan dahl in Instant Pot.

served with basmati rice.

Ingredients

ridge gourd moong dal ingredient with labels.

Moong dal: I use moong dal (yellow lentils) to make this dish; however, you may choose to make it with toor dal too (pigeon pea).

Ridge gourd: Also known as heerekayi in Kannada and turai in Hindi, this is the key ingredient of this dish.

Tomato: This is an optional ingredient but I highly recommend using it.

Coconut: I use freshly grated coconut in this dish. You may replace fresh coconut with desiccated coconut, in which case grind it using warm water.

Spices: The spices used are mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chili, and hing.

Other ingredients: Lime/lemon, cilantro, ginger, green chili, and curry leaves.

Step by step instructions

Grind together the ingredients of masala paste (coconut, green chili, ginger, black pepper, and cumin seeds) into a smooth paste. Set it aside (steps 1,2).

Set the Instant Pot on saute mode. Add moong dal and dry roast it for 2 minutes. Take the roasted dal out of the pot and wash it well (steps 3,4).

grind masala paste and roast the dal.

Next, add oil to the IP and add mustard seeds. Add dried chili, hing and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds (step 5).

Add the dal, ridge gourd, tomatoes, turmeric, salt, and the ground masala paste (steps 6,7,8).

make tadka and add rest of the ingredients.

Add 5 cups of water and mix well (step 9).

Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook mode on high pressure for 5 minutes. Do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release (steps 10,11).

Open the lid. Add the lemon juice and cilantro (step 12).

pressure cook and add cilantro.

Useful tips

Select fresh and tender ridge gourd to make the dal.

Peel the thick ridges and keep the skin intact. If you peel the entire skin, the ridge gourd will melt when cooked.

Moong dal can be replaced with toor dal or chana dal in this recipe. In that case, pressure cook for 8 minutes instead of 5 minutes.

You can make this dal on a stovetop pressure cooker. Follow this recipe and pressure cook for 2 whistles.

Click here to browse through my collection of Instant Pot lentil recipes.

ridgegourd dal.

FAQs

What to serve with this dal?

You can pair it with steamed rice and any side dish of your choice. This dal also tastes good with red rice.

Can I make this dal on a stovetop pressure cooker?

Yes. Follow this recipe and pressure cook for two whistles.

turai dal or heerekayi tovve.

Bonus

This ridge gourd dal is:
- very easy to make,
- naturally gluten-free and vegan,
- healthy, delicious, and comforting.

ridge gourd moong dal.

Recipe card

ridge gourd moong dal.

Ridge Gourd Moong Dal (Instant Pot)

Easy, healthful, and delicious dal made with ridge gourd and moong dal (petite yellow lentils). When made in an Instant Pot, this vegan and gluten-free dahl is ready in less than 20 minutes, with just 5 minutes of hands-on time. Pairs well with steamed rice and any curry of your choice.
5 from 11 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large ridge gourd
  • 1½ cup moong dal
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ lemon or lime
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro
  • 5 cups water

For masala paste

  • ½ cup coconut fresh or frozen
  • 1-2 green chili or as per taste
  • Small piece ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½-1 cup water

For tempering

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1-2 dry red chili
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ½ teaspoon asafetida hing

Instructions

Prep

  • Wash the ridge gourd and remove the thick ridges, keeping the skin intact. Cut into large cubes and set them aside.
  • Grind together the ingredients of masala paste (coconut, green chili, black pepper, and cumin seeds) into a smooth paste using ½ to 1 cup of water. Set it aside.

Making the dal

  • Set the Instant Pot on saute mode. Add moong dal and dry roast it for 2 minutes. Take the roasted dal out of the pot and wash it well.
  • Next, add oil to the IP and add mustard seeds.
  • Add dried chili, fenugreek seeds, hing, and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the dal, ridge gourd, tomatoes, turmeric, and salt.
  • Add the ground paste and 5 cups of water.
  • Mix well and secure the IP lid.
  • Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook mode on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Open the lid. Add the lemon juice and cilantro.
  • Serve hot with rice.

Video

Notes

See the tips section for useful tips to make this dish.
Nutrition Facts
Ridge Gourd Moong Dal (Instant Pot)
Amount per Serving
Calories
217
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
30
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
129
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
382
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Jacqui says

    June 05, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    I love that this is not only vegan but also gluten free!

  2. Natalie says

    June 06, 2022 at 4:54 am

    5 stars
    Simple and delicious to prepare meal for the whole family, thanks!

  3. nancy says

    June 06, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    love that this is a vegan recipe and GF

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