Bengali Style Chana Dal

Cholar Dal is an extremely popular Lentil Curry which is served with many a Bengali meal. It is a very simple lightly spiced lentil curry made using split bengal gram / split chickpeas. It is quick, delicious and filling. You can simply have it with any breads with a salad on the side for a hearty quick fix meal any time of the day.

1 Cup (250 gms approx) Cholar Dal/chana dal/split skinned bengal gram
1 green Chilli
2 Tbsp clarified butter/ghee or oil for tempering
1 Medium Sized potato chopped into small cubes
1 Tsp cumin seeds
2 Dry red Chillies
2 small Bay leaves
2 Tbsp Fresh grated Coconut or frozen grated coconut
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp garam masala powder
1 Tsp Bhaja Moshla (alternately use Roasted Cumin Powder)
Salt to taste
2 Tsp of ghee/ clarified butter to sprinkle on top of the Dal /lentil Curry

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