Chana Dal Masala

Chana Dal has low glycemic index. It is very good for diabetic patients.

Makes/Serves: 4 to 5 servings

Ingredients:

•          1cup chana dal (soaked in water for 1 hr. )

•          1 finely chopped Tomato 

•          1 finely chopped Onion

•          2 red Chilies broken

•          1tsp Ginger Garlic paste

•          1/2 tsp Cumin seeds 

•          1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

•          1/2 tsp Chili powder 

•          1/2 tsp Coriander powder

•          1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 

•          1 to 1/2 tsp garam masala powder

•          2 tbsp Oil or ghee

•          Chopped coriander leaves

•          3 to 4 cups water 

•          Salt as required

Method:

•           In pressure cooker heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds and Mustard seeds, let them splutter. .

•           Then add the Ginger Garlic paste and Red chili. Fry them for a minute.

•           Add onion and salt cook it for about 2to 3min on medium heat.

•           Now add the chopped Tomatoes, Turmeric powder, Coriander powder and Garam masala powder and fry the masala well on a low flame till the tomatoes and onion become soft and mushy.

•          Now add the dal to this fried tempering mixture and  mix well.Then add 3 cups of water and pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles or till they are completely cooked. If the dal mixture look thick, then add some more water and stir to get a medium consistency in the dal. Simmer the dal for about 5to 8 min.

•          Garnish the dal with coriander leaves. 

•          Serve chana dal with rotis, rice, jeera rice.

Recipe Credit: From my Ma’s Rasoi

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