Free Recipe Chana Dhal (Or Dal)

Recipe Type: Free Ethnic Recipes
Recipe Preparation: boil
Cooking Temperature:
Recipe Serves: 6

Ingredients for Chana Dhal (Or Dal) Recipe

8 oz Chana dhal
1 tb Corn oil
1 ts Turmeric
1 ts Mustard seed
1/4 ts Salt (optional)
1 Medium onion, finely sliced
2 Green chilies, split
1 Clove garlic, finely sliced
Lengthwise 1/2
ts Cayenne pepper

Chana Dhal (Or Dal) Preparation

Wash peas in cold running water. When water runs clear set aside to soak for 4 hours. Drain peas and put in sauce pan wit turmeric, salt, and green chilies. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Partly cover pan, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until water has been absorbed and peas are tender but not mushy. Add more water if necessary Meanwhile, heat corn oil in a skillet. Add mustard seeds and cover pan. Saute for 2 minutes. Uncover pan, add onion and garlic, fry until golden. Stir in cayenne pepper and cook for 30 seconds. Add cooked spices to the peas. Stir cook for 2 minutes. Serve hot.

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