Chhola Dal

Ingredients

1-Bengal gram dal-250 gm.

2-Fresh coconut-1/2

3-Teaspoon turmeric-1/2

4-Teaspoon cumin seed-1/2

5-Red chillis-2-3 piece

6-Cinnamon-4 piece

7-Cloves-3

8-Cardamom-1

9-Bay leaves-2

10-Ginger-1 small piece

11-Green chillis-5

12-Tablespoon groundnut oil-2 tablespoon

13-Salt to taste

14-Water (3-1/3cups.)

Preparation

Clean and wash gram Dal. Cut coconut into small pieces and fry till light brown. Cut ginger into small pieces. Slit green chilies’.

Method

1-Heat oil in cooker body.

2-Add whole red chillis, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaves,

whole cumin seed and ginger.

3-Then add Dal, water, Chillis, salt.

4-Close lid Place cooker on maximum heat.

5-Brings to full cooking pressure.

6-Reduce to medium heat and cook for 5 min.

7-Allow cooker to cool gradually and open.

8-Add coconut. Serve with rice.