1: chana dal 500g (soaked for 7 to 8 hours and then boiled in water till tender, but should not lose its shape)
2: tomatoes 3 large (sliced)
3: onions 2 medium (finely sliced)
4: salt 1 tsp (heaped)
5: red chilli powder 1 tsp (heaped)
6: turmeric 1/2 tsp
7: black pepper corn 8
8: cloves 8
9: cinnamon stick 1
10: black-caraway 2 tsp (kalonji)
11: cumin seeds 2 tsp
12: garam masala powder 1 tsp
13: bullet green chilli 3 (sliced)
14: ginger & garlic paste 1 tbsp
15: mint leaves 15
16: coriander leaves handful
17: oil 3/4 cup
1: heat oil add cinnamon stick, cloves, black pepper corn, cumin seeds, kalonji, onions, ginger & garlic paste and fry till golden, on high flame.
2: then add tomatoes, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric, water 1/3 cup and cook on high flame till the oil comes on the surface.
3: now add the boiled dal, water 1 & 1/2 cups mix and cover, simmer on low flame till the oil comes on the surface.
4: add mint, green chilli, garam masala powder, coriander leaves, mix well.
5: serve hot with roti.
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