Chana DalSplit chickpea lentil 1 cup (soaked for 1 hour
Water 2.5 cups
Salt 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 3/4 tsp
Oil 1/2 cup
Onion 1 bigchopped
Ginger paste 1 tsp
Garlic paste 1 tsp
Green chilies 2-3sliced
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Tomatoes 2 bigchopped
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Red chili powder 1/2 tspor to taste
Coriander powder 1.5 tsp
Garam masala 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Fresh corianderchopped
Instructions
In a pressure cooker, add drained chana dal, water (2.5 cups), salt and turmeric powder.
Pressure cook for 10 minutes and allow the pressure to release naturally before removing the lid.
Take the chana dal out in a bowl.
To the same pressure cooker, add oil and onions.
Sauté until soft. Now add ginger and garlic paste and sauté until fragrant.
Add green chilies and cumin seeds and sauté for 1 minute and add tomatoes.
Mix and cook on low until tomatoes are a bit soft.
Now add turmeric powder (yes! Again), red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix and allow to cook on low until the tomatoes are mushy.
Add the chana dal along with water if needed.
Cover and cook for 5 minutes until water is combined with the dal.
Lastly, garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve. Enjoy!