Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium high. Add the cumin seeds and let it splutter. Then add the chopped garlic, green chillies and onions. Sautee until the onions turn golden brown.

Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes soften. Stir in between.

Then add the turmeric powder, cumin and coriander powder. Stir well. Cook until the onion tomato is mashed well and starts leaving the sides of the pan.

Then add the garam masala, channa dal and chopped lauki. Stir.

Then add a cup of water. Close the cooker and cook on medium high for about 12 minutes.

Remove the lid after the pressure releases. Stir well. If there is more water, cook on high for a couple of minutes until it starts thickening.

Check for salt and adjust if needed.

Serve with roti or phulka.