CHANA DAAL RECIPE

Ingredients:



1 cup chana daal
7 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp corriander powder
1 tblsp tamarind pulp
1 tsp sugar
1 tblsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp black mustard seeds
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 and the salt in a pan.
* Add the chana dal, cover the pan and cook over medium flame for 30 min.
* Stir the dal when cooked.
* Add cayenne, turmeric, cumin, coriander, sugar the tamarind pulp (skin & seeds removed).
* Stir well and allow to simmer uncovered.
* In a separate frying pan, heat the vegetble oil over low heat and add the mustard seeds and chopped garlic to it.
* When the oil gets hot, add the oil mixture to the simmering pot of dal.
* Immediately cover the pot and keep covered for 2 min. while the dal continues to simmer.
* Cook chana daal uncovered for another 5 min. and the dal is ready to be served with rice or bread.