Chholar Dal

Method

1. Boil split Bengal gram in 3 cups water with ginger-garlic paste, ½ tsp turmeric powder and salt in a deep non-stick pan till done.
2. Heat 1 tsp white butter in a small non-stick pan, add coconut slices and saute till lightly browned.
3. Heat 2 tsps white butter in a deep non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
4. Add red chillies, remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt and saute for 1 minute.
5. Add split grams, along with the water in which they were cooked and mix well. Add coconut slices and mix well. Simmer till the mixture thickens.
6. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot with luchis.

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