Ingredients

• 1 cup - chana dal, washed and soaked for 1 hour
• 1 cup - coconut milk
• 1 cup - grated coconut
• 1 tbsp - lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp - crushed ginger
• 1/2 tsp - garlic paste
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 3 tbsp - oil
• 2 green chillies, slit
• 4-5 curry leaves
• Mix powders:
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1 tsp - coriander seeds powder
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp - garam masala

How to Make Chana Dal Curry

• Cook chana dal in 1.5 cups of water till tender; add more water if required.
• Heat oil in a pan and saute onion till transparent.
• Add ginger, garlic, curry leaves, and green chillies.
• Add mix powders.
• Saute till the oil separates.
• Add a cup of water. Bring to a boil.
• Add cooked dal and half of the grated coconut.
• Cook for 10 minutes, till the gravy is thick.
• Add coconut milk.
• Remove from fire when the required consistency is attained.
• Garnish with the remaining grated coconut and lemon juice.