Mokli Dal(Vatli Dal)/Dry Chana Dal

Preparation time : 2 Hrs to soak dal                            Cooking time : 12 Min              Serves : 5

This dry chana dal is often made in Maharashtra on festivals.

Ingredients:

Chana Dal(Gram lentil) - 1/2 Cup

Oil - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Green chili - 1

Ginger paste - 1 Tsp

Red chili powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 Tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Salt - 1 1/2 Tsp or to taste

Sugar - 1/2 Tsp

Lemon Juice - 1/2 Tbsp

Shredded coconut - 1 Tbsp

Cilantro - a few to garnish

Method :

1) Wash and soak chana dal for min 2 hrs in lukewarm water. Drain excess water and grind it coarsely by adding little water with green chili, ginger and cumin seeds.

2) Heat oil in pan and crackle mustard seeds. 

3) Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, red chili powder and ground chana dal. Fry well stirring continuously on medium flame.

4) Add salt,sugar and lemon juice mix well and put the lid and let it cook for 5-7 min on low flame.

5) Garnish with coconut and fresh cilantro and serve.

Vatli Dal/Mokli Dal