Chilka Dal

A delicious split green dal recipe, rich in ginger flavor and great with rice or roti.

What you'll need..

• 1/2 Cup chilka dal (Split green dal)
• 1 Medium tomato finely chopped
• 1 Small onion finely chopped
• 1-2 Garlic cloves finely chopped
• 2 Green chillis finely chopped
• 1 Inch piece of ginger finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 Tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/2 Tsp cumin seeds
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
• Salt to taste

How to..

• Boil the green dal with tomato till the dal is well cooked. I always use the pressure cooker for boiling dals but it can also be done in a non stick pot. 
• Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan. 
• Add mustard and cumin seeds and wait for them to splutter.
• Add the chopped ginger, garlic, chilli and cook for 12-15 seconds till the garlic gets fragrant. 
• Add the onions and saute for 5 mins on medium flame till the onion gets pink.
• Add salt, chilli powder, turmeric, cumin powder and coriander powder and mix well.
• Once all the spices are blended into the onions, add the cooked dal to it and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook for about 5-8 mins. 
• Add water as needed depending on how thick or thin you want the dal to be.
• Mix in cilantro and lemon juice once done and serve hot.    

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