Kumbalanga Moloshyam or Ashgourd and lentils is a Kerala style simple recepie . No recepie can be as simple as this one. I learnt this recepie from my MIL while I was in Kerala .

In this recepie , Ashgourd and yellow lentils are pressure cooked and finally a dash of coconut oil and curry leaves are added .

Checkout the detailed recepie below 👇🏻

Preparation time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• Kumbalanga /Ashgourd: 2 cups
• Tuvar dal / yellow lentil: 3/4 th cup
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: as required
• Curry leaves: few sprigs
• Coconut oil: 2 tbsp

PREPARATION:

• Peel the skin and finely chop the Ashgourd / kumbalanga.
• Pressure cook the kumbalanga with tuvar dal , turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and sufficient water for 2 to 3 whistles.
• Let the pressure settle down,open the lid and add the coconut oil and curry leaves and give it a mix.
• Serve hot with rice .