Chana dal

 Ingredients:

-1 cup chana dal (split chickpea lentils)

- 3 cups water

- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 1 tomato, chopped

- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

- Salt to taste

- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish





Instructions:
1. Rinse the chana dal under running water until the water runs clear. Soak the dal in water for about 30 minutes.
2. In a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot, add the soaked chana dal and 3 cups of water. Cook the dal until it is soft and mushy. If using a pressure cooker, cook for about 3-4 whistles. If cooking in a pot, it may take around 30-40 minutes.
3. In a separate pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
7. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for another minute.
8. Add the cooked chana dal to the pan and mix everything well. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
9. Simmer the dal for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

For a more flavourful taste give a tempering of cumin seeds garlic pcs red kashmiri chilli  in ghee and add in the chana dal 
Enjoy your delicious Chana Dal!

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