Green Gram Dal

About the recipe:

This is a simple and easy Dal recipe which goes well with Rice and Chapati. Let us get to know how to prepare Green Gram Dal with the stepwise pictures.

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients needed:

Green Gram: ½ Cup

Onion: 1 Big

Tomato: 2

Red chillies: 3

Garlic: 4 nos

Coriander seeds: 2 tsp

Turmeric Powder: 1 tsp

Sambar Powder: 2 tsp

Salt: as required

Water: 2 Cups

For the seasoning:

Oil: 1 tbsp

Mustard Seeds: 1 tsp

Cumin seeds: 2 tsp

For the garnishing:

Curry leaves: a few

Coriander leaves: a few

Preparation:

1. Chop the tomatoes into medium sized cubes

2. Chop onions and garlic finely

3. Pressure cook the green gram with tomatoes, coriander seeds, Red chillies, turmeric powder and water until soft as shown in the picture ( usually about 5 to 6 whistles)

4. After the pressure subsides, add  sambar powder and mash it gently with a masher or a ladle

Method:

1. Heat oil in pan, add mustard seeds

2. After the mustard seeds crackle, add cumin seeds

3. Add the chopped onions and  garlic, saute it till the onions become soft

4. Now, transfer the cooked dal mixture to the pan,

5. Add salt and water as required

6. Finally, granish the dal with chopped curry leaves and coriander leaves

7. The Green Gram Dal is ready to be served with Rice or Chapati or Phulka

Note:

1. Soaking the green gram for atleast 1-2 hours makes it to cook faster and also saves energy

2. Adjust the red chilles and sambar powder to your taste

3. Add the water according to the consistency u need

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