Delicious Recipe Cholar Dal.

Cholar dal is one of my favorite lentils. Cholar dal or chana dal is prepared in different ways throughout India. This preparation is very specific to Bengal. This authentic Bengali recipe has an affluence of sweet taste in it, and the charming yellow color will drive any foodoholic crazy. Cholar dal is best had with kachuri, luchi or chapattis.

Preparation Time : 11-15 minutes.
Cooking Time:  11-15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• Split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked 1 1/4 cups.
• Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon.
• Sugar 1 tablespoon
• Salt to taste
• Ghee 1 tablespoon
• Fresh coconut cut into 1/2 inch thick slices 1/4
• Cloves 6-8
• Cinnamon 1 inch stick
• Black cardamoms 4
• Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chillies broken 3
• Green chillies roughly chopped 2-3
• Raisins 2 tablespoons
• Ginger paste 1 teaspoon

Prepare:

First step

Heat 4 cups water in a deep non stick pan. Add chana dal, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp sugar and salt, cover and cook till the dal is cooked.

Second Step

Heat ghee in another non stick pan, add coconut slices and fry till golden. Drain on absorbent paper.

Third Step

Add cloves, cinnamon, black cardamoms, cumin seeds, dried red chillies, green chillies and raisins to the ghee remaining in the pan and sauté.

Fourth Step

Add chana dal and ginger paste and mix well. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or till the dal thickens. Add half the fried coconut slices and mix well.

Five Step

Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with remaining coconut slices and serve hot.