CHANA DAL

CHANA DAL

INGREDIENTS

• Chana Dal-200 grams
• Tomatoes puree form-2 small
• Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon
• Asafoetida (Hing)-1 pinch
• Cumin seeds (jeera)-1/4 teaspoon
• Coriander powder (dhania powder)-1/2 teaspoon
• Red Chilli Powder-1/4 teaspoon
• Garam Masala Powder-1/4 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Oil-1 tablespoon
• Coriander Leaves to garnish
• Water-2 cups

METHOD

• In a pressure cooker, add chana dal, water, salt & half of the turmeric powder & pressure cook for the time as required by the respective pressure cooker for the dal.

• Next, we prepare tadka for the dal.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add hing & as it starts to crackle add cumin seeds.
• As cumin seeds start to crackle, add tomatoes to it & then add rest of the turmeric powder.
• As the mixture starts leaving oil, add dhania powder, red chilli powder, & garam masala powder & mix well.
• As the mixture leaves oil, add dal to the pan & cook for another 10-15 minutes.
• When the dal appears cooked, switch off the flame & garnish with coriander leaves.
• Chana dal is ready to serve.