Paneer Chana Dal

Ingredients 

• 1 cup split Bengal gram
• 200 grams cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

FOR THE MASALA

• 1 inch cinnamon piece 
• 3 cloves
• 3 black cardamoms
• 2-3 black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf

Method

1. Roast all ingredients for dry masala and grind to a powder. Wash and soak chana dal for three to four hours.
2. Cut paneer into half inch sized cubes. Heat ghee in a kadai and deep fry the paneer cubes till golden. Drain onto an absorbent paper.
3. Heat two tablespoons ghee in a pan and add masala powder. After two minutes add the chana dal, salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
4. Add a little water and cook on medium heat. When the dal is cooked, add sugar and lemon juice and stir.
5. Mix paneer pieces and serve warm.

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