Chana Dal tadka

Chana dal is also known as split bengal gram. It is mostly popular in India. It is produced by removing the outer layer of the kala chana or black chick peas and then splitting it. It has also low glycemic index
so its good for diabetic people.
Today i am going to prepare chana dal tadka which is very famous in Dhabas (Indian highways local restaurants) .Here in Dhabas ,usually anyone can find this combination of tadka dal with tandoori roti.

Ingredients:-

Chana dal 1 cup soaked for about 4-5 hours

Onion 1 large size finely chopped

Green Chilli 1 finely chopped

Tomato 1 large size finely chopped

Garlic pods 2 finely chopped

Ginger grated 1 tsp

Turmeric powder

Coriander powder 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Chilli Powder 1 tsp

Curry powder 1 tsp( optional)

Garam masala a pinch of

Methi leaves dried( kasuri methi) or dried fenugreek leaves

Coriander leaves finely chopped 1 tbsp( not much)

Method:-

Wash the dal and soak it for 4-5 hours in water. Drain the dal properly after its soaked properly.

Cook it in water, turmeric powder and salt for 2-3 whistles in a pressure cooker and don't open till all the steam goes out.

Now take a kadhai put 3-4 tbsp of oil , add jeera ( cumin seeds).

After the cumin seeds splutters add the green chilli, chopped garlic and chopped onions and ginger.

Fry till the onions become slight brown in color, then add coriander powder, red chilli powder and curry powder.

Saute it for 2 mins then add chopped tomatoes .

Cook till it become pulpy and oil separates from the masala .

Add kasuri methi 1 tbsp and cook for 2 mins until a nice aroma comes out.

Now add the boiled dal and mix it properly and adjust salt and the amount of water.

Garnish it with chopped coriander and a cube of butter(optional).

Serve the hot dal tadka with any hot indian bread or rice with cut onions and pickles as side.

Notes:-

You can skip the curry powder also .

Butter is optional.