Ingredients

• Bengal gram dal - 1 cup
• Green chillies - 3, slit
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Oil (ground nut or mustard) - 2 tbsp
• Cumin seed - 1/2 tsp
• Dry red chillies - 2, broken into pieces
• Ginger - 1 tsp, minced
• Fresh coconut - 2 tbsp, cut into small pieces
• Sugar - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp, chopped
• Salt to taste

How to Make Cholar Dal Curry

• Wash the dal. Add about 2.5 cup of water, green chilli and turmeric.
• Pressure cook for 10 minutes. Cool the cooker and open it.
• Heat oil in a small fry pan. Add cumin seeds.
• When they splutter, add red chilli, ginger and coconut.
• Fry till coconut is brown. Add this seasoning to the dal.
• Mix the dal well and add enough water to get the required consistency (like a very thick soup).
• Add salt, sugar and cumin powder.
• Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves, as an accompaniment to rice or chapatti.