Chana Dal (Split Chickpea Lentils)

Ingredients

• 1 cup chana lentils
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 green chili
• 3 tomatoes

Spices

• 1/2 tsp mango powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp degi red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• pinch of hing

Steps

1. Soak chana for 1 hour
2. Pressure cook the lentils with 5 cups of water for 10 minutes and release pressure naturally
3. Grind tomatoes, garlic and chili in a blender
4. Heat up a pan and add cumin seeds, dry roast
5. Add tomato paste and the remaining spices and cool on a slow flame for 5 minutes
6. Add lentils and some of the water from the lentils to desired consistency
7. Bring to a boil, and then lower to a simmer for 10-12 minutes
8. Top with cilantro

Enjoy with rice