Pavakkai - Chick Peas Dhaal

Enjoyed this pavakkai recipe from an Aunt from India who visited us recently. More pictures...Pavakka Chick Peas Dhaal
Recipe:
* Soak handful chick peas overnight, pressure cook with handful of toor dhaal, half salt and turmeric.
* Chop into small cubes - pavakkai(bitter gourd) - add to little tamarind water, boil 2 mins and remove the water.
* Add oil to tava, add little seasoning with big jeera or small jeera, curry leaves.
* Add diced onions, tomatoes and then after few mins add the pavakkai, saute for few mins.
* Add sambaar powder, salt and tamarind water, boil for few mins.
* Add the cooked dhaal and chick peas and boil for few mins. Serve hot!
Was yummy with rice/dosas/idlis.