Whenever I
used to visit my grandparents’ place during the summer holidays, this used to
be my favorite dish. I was introduced to it by one of my aunts. She used to mix
it with hot rice accompanied with the delicious Andhra style mango pickle.
Mmmmmm. My mouth’s literally watering while writing this.
Try this
easy and delicious recipe and you will not be disappointed. :)
Ingredients
Chana Dal –
1 ½ - 2 cups, cooked
Onion – 2 cups,
finely chopped
Coconut
flakes/ Grated coconut – 1 cup
Green
Chilies – 3, chopped
Garlic – 1
pod, crushed
Mustard
Seeds – ¼ tsp.
Turmeric Powder
– ¼ tsp.
Oil – 2
tbsp.
Salt – to
taste
Servings – Serves 2 to 3
Note - Cook the chana dal in such a way
that it doesn’t become too mushy. The grains shouldn’t stick to each other.
Method
1. Take a saucepan; add oil, mustard
seeds. Once the seeds start spluttering, add chilies. After about 6 – 7
seconds, add the finely chopped onions and sauté till they become golden brown
in color.
2. Once the onions attain golden brown
color, add chana dal and cook covered for about 6 – 7 minutes. Add salt at this
step.
3. Add the coconut flakes/ grated
coconut and stir for about 3 – 4 minutes. Add the crushed garlic and mix well. Cook covered for another 1 minute.
Note - Adding crushed garlic at the end gives the whole dish a very nice aroma.
4. Turn off the flame and serve hot with
rice and rasam.