Cholar Dal

Ingredients

• 1 cup chana dal
• 1/4 cup coconut strips
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cardamoms
• 2 cloves
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp sugar
• Ghee
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse 1 cup chana dal (Bengal gram) and soak for 30 minutes. Drain. Pressure cook with 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp turmeric for 3-4 whistles until soft but the grains hold their shape (do not let it become a paste).

2. 2

   Cut coconut into thin strips (about 1/4 cup). Soak 2 tbsp raisins in warm water.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Temper 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 cardamoms, and 2 cloves. When they release their aroma, add 1 tsp ginger paste and saute for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the coconut strips and raisins (drained) and saute for 2 minutes until the coconut is lightly golden.

5. 5

   Add the cooked dal, 1 tsp sugar, and salt to taste. Add 1/2 cup water if too thick. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes so the flavors meld. The dal should be thick and glossy.

6. 6

   Finish with 1 tsp ghee on top. Serve with luchi (puri) or steamed rice. A Durga Puja bhog essential.

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