Cholar dal

A preparation of Bengal Gram dal & spices

Ingredients

1 cup Bengal gram dal

1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder

2 finely chopped Green chilies

1 tsp. cumin powder

1 no. Bay leaf

2 nos. Red chilies

5 nos. Cardamoms (green)

2 pieces Cinnamon

2 nos. Cloves

1/4 teaspoon Onion seeds

1/2 teaspoon Garam masala

2 tbsp. Ghee (clarified butter)

Serve with

        Serve hot with steamed rice.

Method

1.Soak the dal overnight in 4 cups of water. Boil the dal with water, turmeric and green chili till completely tender (not dissolve completely).
2.Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan, add the bay leaf and red chili. Fry until the chili changes color. Add the cardamoms, cinnamon and cloves. Fry for 5-7 seconds.
3.Now add the onion seeds and fry for a few more seconds, stirring constantly. Pour the dal into this mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the garam masala powder, salt and cumin powder.
4.Cook on a low flame for one minute. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
5.Garnish with lemon wedges or coriander leaves or green chilies and Ghee (clarified butter)