Teto Dal Bitter Gourd Karela

Boil dal, and lauki (Bottle gourd) in salt and water.

Cook until the dal and vegetables are cooked, remove and keep aside.

Heat 2 tbsp white oil and fry the bitter gourd until brown, remove and keep aside.

To same oil, to it add whole mustard and fenugreek seeds, and dry chillies.

Fry the spices for about 30-60 sec until the the seeds start splattering.

Add methi leaves,cooked dal, and fried bitter-gourd.

Dilute ginger paste in 1 tbsp water and add to dal.

Bring to boil on low heat until leaves are soft.

Add 1 tbsp ghee and remove from fire.

This dish is served hot with steamed rice accompanied with vegetable or non-veg fries. This is great dish to put on one's weekly menu schedule for its significant health benefits (see note below).

Note : Fenugreek or methi is a traditional remedy for several health problems including for diabetes, as an expectorant, hypotensive, aphrodisiac, or anti-inflammatory agent.