CHHOLAR DAL (BENGAL GRAM DAL)

CHHOLAR DAL

INGREDIENTS:

Chholar(Bengal gram) Dal -100 gm

Green chillies - 3-4; slit length wise

Coconut. - 1 tbsp; finely chopped + 1 tbsp grated

Ginger paste -1 tsp

Fenugreek (methi) seeds - 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds - 3/4 tsp

Bay leaf -1

Oil/ Ghee - 2 tbsp

Sugar. - 1 tsp or according to taste

Salt. - as per taste


HOW TO COOK:

• Wash the dal well and pressure cook with 1 1/4 cup water.
• Allow 3 whistles and keep aside.
• Heat the oil/ ghee in a wok.
• Add cumin, fenugreek seeds and bay leaves.
• Add the chopped coconut and fry on a low flame till golden brown.
• Add ginger paste and fry for a minute.
• Add the dal, green chillies, salt and sugar.
• If required add water to get the desired consistency.
• This is a thick dal.
• Bring to boil, lower flame and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
• Garnish with grated coconut and hot.

TIPS:

• This dal is very popular in Bengal. Usually Serve it with luchi or puri.luchi or puri