Chana Dal

Ingredients;

3/4 cup chana dal
3 cups water
1/2 tsp tumeric

For tempering;
2 medium tomtoes, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4-5 garic cloves, finely chopped
1 inch ginger, finely chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped
2 Tbl oil
3/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
salt
coriander leaves

Method;

First soak the lentils for an hour.
Take 3 cups of water and add to a pot along with the drained lentils. Cover and cook for 45 minutes to one hour until lentils are softened. Add more water if required.

Place 2 Tbl oil in a fry pan and fry cumin seeds for a few seconds until they splutter and then add chopped garlic until lightly brown.
Now add chopped onions and fry until golden, then add chopped tomatoes, ginger and chilli.
Stir well before adding dry spice powders.
Pour in the chana dal along with its stock.
Add more water if required and salt to taste. Simmer for 6-8 minutes to gain medium consistency.
Serve with rice.