Masaledar Chana Recipe (Toovar And Green Moong Dal)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• 2 1/2 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal
• 2 1/2 tbsp green moong dal (split green gram)
• 1 tbsp urad dal (safed urad dal)
• 1/4 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
• 1 tbsp fresh cream
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• salt (namak) to taste
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Steps

1. Combine the dals in a deep bowl and soak the dals for 30 minutes and drain well.
2. Combine the dals, turmeric powder and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
4. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
5. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, masala water and the cooked dal, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add the coriander and cream, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Serve hot.