Ingredients

• 300 gms - channa dal
• 1 tbsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp - sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds (rai)
• 1/2 tsp - fenugreek seeds (methi)
• 1/2 tsp - kalonji seeds
• 1/2 tsp - fennel seeds (saunf)
• 4 dry red chillies
• 1/2 cup - coconut (thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp - raisins
• Oil as needed
• Salt to taste.

How to Make Bengali Choler Dal

• Soak the chana dal in water for 4 hours.
• Then cook in a pressure cooker.
• Add turmeric powder, sugar and salt and keep aside.
• Now take a nonstick wok, heat oil and add the bay leaves and all the other ingredients and roast till golden brown.
• Now add the cooked dal and water as required and cook till thick.
• Serve the hot dal with hot hot puris.