Chaalkumror Ghonto

Chaal kumro can be prepared in a number of ways....Daal Diye Ghonto, Chechki Bhaja, Sukto, Narkel diye Ghonto, Aar Maach er Matha diye Chaal kumro, Chingri Diye Chaal kumro, Ilish Maach Diye Chaal kumro etc.
This preparation is very light but delicious.

Bhaja Muger Daal Diye Chaal Kumror Ghonto :

Small Wax Gourd..........................................................500 grams
Bhaja Munger daal.........................................................100 grams
Refined oil......................................................................2 tbsp
Pure Desi Ghee..............................................................2 tbsp
Cumin seeds (Sada Jeere)...............................................a pinch
Green Chilly,Chopped.....................................................4
Salt.................................................................................as per taste
Sugar..............................................................................1 tsp
Bengali Five Spice Mix(Paanch Phoron)..........................2 tbsp

This is How I  Prepare The Dish :

Dry roast the Five Spice Mix (Paanch Phoron) and powder. Keep Aside.
Peel and finely chop the Wax Gourd .
Dry roast the Mung Daal(Yellow Lentil) and then wash the lentil.
Heat the Refined Oil and 1 tbsp ghee in a wok  and add the cumin . Let the seeds crackle.
Add the daal and gourd ,1/4 cup water. Put a lid, cover and cook till soft.
In a Pressure Cooker, put the roasted lentil with the chopped  gourd and pressure cook till soft. It should
 not be too mushy. Two whistles should be enough.
Heat the oil and ghee together in a wok. Add the cumin seeds and let it crackle. Add the soft gourd and daal. Add the Green Chilly, Salt and Sugar as per your taste.
Dry up the preparation and put the flame off.
Ghee goes in next and sprinkle the roasted and powdered Paanch Phoron on top.
The dish is ready to be served.
Serve with hot Rice.