Langar ki Dal - SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Langar ki Dal - SK Khazana

• 3/4 cup Whole black gram (sabut urad) soaked for 4 hours and drained
• 1/2 cup Split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked for 4 hours and drained
• to taste Salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 2 teaspoons Cumin seeds
• 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
• 3 Small onions finely chopped
• 2 Green chillies slit
• 2 Medium tomatoes finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 2 teaspoons Garam masala powder
• to garnish Fresh coriander sprig

Method

1. Put whole black gram, split Bengal gram, salt, 1 tsp turmeric powder and 5 cups water in a pressure cooker and mix well. Cover and cook under pressure till 4-5 whistles are given out.
2. Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and sauté till they begin to change colour. Add ginger and onions and sauté till light golden.
3. Add green chillies, mix and saute for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and salt and saute till tomatoes are pulpy.
4. Add ¼ cup coriander leaves, remaining turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilli powder, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the cooked grams and mix well. Add garam masala powder and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add remaining coriander leaves and mix well.
6. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot garnished with coriander sprig.