Dal Kanda/ Chana Dal Curry

Preparation Time - 10 Min                  Cooking Time - 30 Min                    Serves - 4

Ingredients :

Chana dal(Gram Lentil) - 1 Cup

Finely Chopped Onion - 1 1/2 Cup

Finely chopped tomato - 1/2 Cup

Red chili powder -  1 1/2 Tsp/To taste

Turmeric powder -1/2 Tsp

Garam masala - 1 Tsp

Coriander powder - 3 Tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 Tsp

Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp

Asafoetida -  a pinch

Salt -  1 1/2 Tsp/ To taste

Tamarind paste - 1/2 Tsp

Jaggery - 2 Tsp

Oil - 1 Tbsp

Method :

1) Soak chanal dal for 2 hrs in lukewarm water.

2) Heat oil in pan and crackle mustard seeds and add cumin seeds and asafoetida .

3) Add onion and fry till golden brown.

4) Add tomato and fry for 5 mins on medium flame.

5) Add red chili powder, turmeric and coriander powder fry for 2 min.

6) Add soaked chana dal and add 1/2 cup water.

7) Add tamarind paste, jaggery, garam masala and salt.

8) Cook for 12-15 min. or till dal is completely cooked.

9) Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with chapati.

Dal Kanda