Ingredients:
- 1 cup chana daal
- 7 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1 tblsp ghee / clarified butter
- 1/2 tsp chopped garlic 1 chopped garlic clove
Preparation:
● Soak the chana daal in 4 cup water for 2-3 hours then wash and drain.
● Boil 3 cups water, ginger, turmeric and the salt in a pan.
● Add the chana dal, cover the pan and cook over medium flame for 30 min or till the dal
is tender and stiring occasionally.
● Stir the dal when cooked.
● For the tempering heat ghee in a pan and when hot add cumin seeds. When the seeds
begin to sputter add garlic.
● Stir well and fry till the garlic turns light brown. Add the red chilly powder and stiring it,
pour it immediately over the cooked dal and cover the pot
● Chana dal is ready to be served with rice or bread.