Chana Dal Fry

Relish in this scrumptious Dawoodi Bohra lentil preparation with lots of onions. Try this simple yet delicious recipe and turn your meal flavourful.

Ingredients

• One cup of chana dal or split 
• Bengal gram
• Two tablespoons of ghee
• A pinch of asafoetida
• One teaspoon of cumin seeds
• Two chopped green chillies
• Four chopped garlic cloves
• One inch chopped ginger
• Two chopped small onions
• One chopped tomato (small)
• Two teaspoons of coriander powder
• One teaspoon of cumin powder
• One teaspoon of red chilli powder
• One teaspoon of turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• One tablespoon lime juice
• Two tablespoons of dried fenugreek leaves (Kasuri methi) 

Instruction

• Wash chana dal thoroughly with water and soak for 2-3 hours. 
• Drain the soaked water and transfer it to a deep pot.
• Add salt and turmeric to the pot along with 2 cups of water. 
• Cover with lid and cook until the dal is soft.
• Heat ghee in another pan.
• Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, green chillies, garlic, and ginger. 
• Now, add onions and cook for 5 minutes or till the onions are soft.
• Add tomatoes and other spices. 
• Cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Check chana dal and add to the onion mixture.
• Add lime juice and mix well. 
• Lastly, crush Kasuri methi and add it on the top.
  

How to serve

• This delicious dal is best served hot with roti, paratha, or rice.

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