Monday, September 1, 2014

Vatli Dal

Vatli Dal


Ingredients

1 cup chana dal (gram lentils)
1 green chillies
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp asafoetida
3-4 curry leaves
salt to taste
1 tsp sugar (optional)
2 tbsp oil
finely chopped coriander leaves
1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Method

1. Soak chana dal overnight or for 7-8 hours.
2. Drain all water  and grind it along with green chillies to a coarse mixture.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard and cumin seeds. As they splutter, add asafoetida, turmeric powder and curry leaves and saute well.
4. Now add dal mixture, salt, sugar. Saute on medium heat for 8-10 minutes without covering till it starts getting dry. Make sure to saute  continuously as it might stick to bottom.
5. Bring it off flame, garnish with coriander, sprinkle some lemon juice and serve hot with Kairee Panhe.

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