Ingredients

• 1 cup - channa dal
• 1 - large onion, sliced
• 1 inch piece of ginger, crushed
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp - Cuminutes powder
• 1/2 tsp - cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - black pepper powder
• 2 - bay leaves
• 3-4 cloves
• 2 - large cardamoms
• 1 tbsp - oil
• salt, to taste
• For tempering(Tadka):
• 1 - small onion chopped finely
• 2-3 red chillies
• 1 tbsp - ghee

How to Make Hot n Spicy channa Dal

• Wash the dal and soak for about 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in the pressure cooker.
• Add the garam masalas (bay leaves, cloves and cardamoms).
• Once they exude their aroma, add the onions, fry till they are translucent.
• Add the ginger and garlic. Fry a little more.
• Then add the remaining spices and fry with a little sprinkle of water.
• Add the dal. Fry a little more, then add 3 cups of water.
• Season with salt. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and let it simmer (or let it cook in a pressure cooker on low heat for about 20 minutes).
• The dal is ready when it is of a thick consistency and the onion slices are no longer visible.
• For tadka:
• Heat ghee, add the onion and red chillies.
• When the onions are red and crisp, pour the mixture over the dal.
• Serve with hot phulkas or steamed rice.