Ingredients

• 1/2 cup - Channa dal
• 1 - Onion
• 1 - Tomato
• 2 - Green chillies (slit opened)
• 1 tsp - Ginger
• 1/4 tsp - Turmeric powder
• Salt
• Oil
• 5 - Curry leaves
• 2 tsp - Coriander leaves
• Whole spice (bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon sticks, kapok buds)
• To Grind:
• 1 tsp - Peppercorns
• 1 tsp - Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp - Fennel seeds
• 3 - Red chillies
• 2 tsp - Poppy seeds
• 3 tsp - Coriander seeds
• 1/4 cup - Grated coconut

How to Make Lotus Root Dal

• Chop the lotus roots, add green chillies, turmeric powder and ginger to it and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
• Next, pressure cook the channa dal too.
• Keep both channa dal and lotus root aside.
• Grind all the ingredients in the To Grind list and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan, fry all the whole spices until they turn brown.
• Now add the onion and tomatoes and saute it until it turns tender.
• Add the ground paste to this, saute till the oil separates.
• Add the lotus roots and channa dal, cook covered.
• Add the cilantro leaves to the gravy, mix and turn off the heat.
• Serve with hot rice or as a side dish at breakfast.
• Recipe courtesy: Priya Easy N Tasty Recipes