Thursday, November 5, 2009

CHANA DAAL

CHANA DAAL



INGREDIENTS 
  • 1 cup chana daal
  • 7 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp corriander powder
  • 1 tblsp tamarind pulp
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tblsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1 chopped garlic clove


HOW TO MAKE CHANA DAAL 
  • Soak the chana daal in 4 cup water for 2-3 hours then wash and drain.
  • Boil 3 cups water and the salt in a pan.
  • Add the chana dal, cover the pan and cook over medium flame for 30 min.
  • Stir the dal when cooked.
  • Add cayenne, turmeric, cumin, coriander, sugar the tamarind pulp (skin & seeds removed).
  • Stir well and allow to simmer uncovered.
  • In a separate frying pan, heat the vegetble oil over low heat and add the mustard seeds and chopped garlic to it.
  • When the oil gets hot, add the oil mixture to the simmering pot of dal.
  • Immediately cover the pot and keep covered for 2 min. while the dal continues to simmer.
  • Cook chana daal uncovered for another 5 min. and the dal is ready to be served with rice or bread.