Chana Dal

Ingredients

• 1 cup chana dal
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium-sized tomato, finely chopped
• 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 tbsp light cooking oil
• fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish
• water, as needed
• salt to taste

Method

1. HEAT oil in a pressure cooker and saute cumin seeds, fennel seeds, green chillies, and onions till lightly browned and fragrant.
2. Add in spices and ginger-garlic paste, and fry for a few seconds.
3. ADD in the chopped tomatoes and salt, and cook for a few minutes to combine well. 
4. Add lentils, and enough water to cover them. Pressure cook for 15-20 minutes till lentils are soft and done. 
5. Stir in more water if you want a much thinner consistency, and let it come to a boil.
6. GARNISH with fresh coriander leaves, and serve warm with a big bowl of rice.