Channa Daal :Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chana daal
• 7 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1 tblsp ghee / clarified butter
• 1/2 tsp chopped garlic 1 chopped garlic clove

Method :

• Soak the chana daal in 4 cup water for 2-3 hours then wash and drain.
• Boil 3 cups water, ginger, turmeric and the salt in a pan.
• Add the chana dal, cover the pan and cook over medium flame for 30 min or till the dal is tender and stiring occasionally.
• Stir the dal when cooked.
• For the tempering heat ghee in a pan and when hot add cumin seeds. When the seeds begin to sputter add garlic.
• Stir well and fry till the garlic turns light brown. Add the red chilly powder and stiring it, pour it immediately over the cooked dal and cover the pot
• Chana dal is ready to be served with rice or bread