Cooking Recipe Chana Dhal (Or Dal)

Recipe Ingredients

8 oz Chana dhal
1 ts Turmeric
1/4 ts Salt (optional)
2 Green chilies, split
Lengthwise
1 tb Corn oil
1 ts Mustard seed
1 Medium onion, finely sliced
1 Clove garlic, finely sliced
1/2 ts Cayenne pepper

Directions

Wash peas in cold running water. When water runs clear set aside to
soak for 4 hours.

Drain peas and put in sauce pan wit turmeric, salt, and green
chilies. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil.

Partly cover pan, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until water
has been absorbed and peas are tender but not mushy. Add more water
if necessary

Meanwhile, heat corn oil in a skillet. Add mustard seeds and cover
pan. Saute for 2 minutes.

Uncover pan, add onion and garlic, fry until golden. Stir in cayenne
pepper and cook for 30 seconds. Add cooked spices to the peas. Stir
cook for 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Categories matching this recipe

Ethnic