Stir-fried Chana Dal with Coconut

Stir-fried Chana Dal with Coconut

Recipe by Mudita BhageriaCourse: Dals, Side, SnacksCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

5

minutes

Not all lentils have to be cooked to form a curry. This dish is just lightly spiced and flavored and has no sauce. This is delicious and good with both rice and Indian breads.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp cumin seed

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds

  • 1-2 dried red chillies – broken in half

  • 8-10 curry leaves

  • 1/2 onion – finely chopped

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 cup Bengal gram ( Chana Dal), washed well and soaked overnight

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tsp lemon juice or your taste

  • 4 tbsp grated fresh coconut or 2 tbsp dry unsweetened coconut

Directions

  • First take a pan and add oil. When the oil is heated, add the mustard seeds, chillies and curry leaves. When the seeds crackle, add the onions. Mix for 2 minutes. After that, add chana dal and stir for 1 minute.  Now, close the lid and wait until the lentils are tender. Add lemon juice, salt, and coconut.
  • Ready!

Notes

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