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kolai dal

🥗Healthier: split green peas

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Split green peas are more affordable and still provide a similar texture.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a more budget-friendly option.

bitter gourd

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini offers a similar texture, while cucumber is a cheaper substitute.

Soak kolai dal in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Drain the soaked dal and rinse under cold water.

Boil the dal in a pot with water, salt, and turmeric until soft, about 30-40 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat mustard oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add green chilies, coriander powder, and cumin powder; cook for 2 minutes.

Incorporate the boiled dal into the onion mixture; stir well to combine.

Add chopped bitter gourd and simmer for 10 minutes until tender.

Fry bori in oil until crispy; set aside on paper towels.

Serve the dal hot, garnished with fried bori and chopped coriander leaves.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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