Gajar Dal Mel

Ingredients 

• 3-4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes
• 3/4 cups split Bengal gram, soaked
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 inch ginger piece, chopped
• 4-5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add bay leaf, cumin seeds and cook briefly.
2. Add onions and cook over medium heat till onions turn translucent. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry for half a minute.
3. Reduce the heat and add red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder and stir to mix well.
4. Add tomatoes and continue to cook for three to four minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and add the chana dal and carrot cubes and mix well.
5. Add one cup of water and salt to taste. Cook on high heat till the water begins to boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer till the dal is well cooked and the masala is almost dry.
6. Adjust salt. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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