Tadke wala Chana Dal

We need:

Chana Dal 1 cup

Grated Coconut 1/4 cup

Oil 1 tsp

Cinnamon stick1 inch

Black Cardamom 2

Cloves 4

Bay Leaves 2

Red Chili powder 1 tsp

Haldi 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Ginger 1 inch piece grated

Garlic cloves 4 chopped

Onion 1 small chopped

Tomato 1 chopped

Red Chilies 3

Cumin Seeds 1 tsp

Mustard Seeds 1 tsp

Oil 2sp

Cilantro chopped 1/4cup

Method:

Heat the pressure cooker and add oil.

Once the oil is hot add whole garam masala.

Saute for few minutes and add washed and drained chana dal.

Add grated coconut and 4 cups water..

See that the dal doesnot become mushy.

Now prepare the tempering, heat small pan and add oil.

Now add cumin seeds red chili and mustard seeds.

After a minute add chopped ginger, garlic and onion and cook till onion becomes light brown.

Ad d chopped tomato and cook for 4-5 minutes.

Now add this tadka or tempering to the cooked chana dal and mix well.

Serve hot with rice or roti or poori.

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