Plain Chana Dhal

INGREDIENTS

Plain Chana Dhal
Pic cred: ruhana ebrahimRec cred: @mama_taught_me_well
Ingredients:1 onion (sliced)½ teaspoon whole Jeeru (Cumin) seeds1 piece taj (cinnamon stick)¼ stem curry leaves¼ teaspoon mustard seeds3 tablespoon oil1 cup chana dhal (soaked for 2-3 hrs)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dhana jeeroo powder¼ teaspoon white pepper powder½ teaspoon chilli powderPinch turmeric powder1 teaspoon ground green chilliesChopped shallot

METHOD

1. Braise onion with Jeeru (Cumin), mustard, taj and curry leaves until golden.2. Mix spices, shallot and chillies in washed and drained dhal.3. Then add to onions. Mix well adding half cup water.4. Cook until dhal softens but retains shape, adding more water as needed to cook.5. Cook all water out and serve with roti/bread.
Note: Some people like to add a liquidized tomato. You may add if you like.

POSTED ON

24 Feb 2017

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