Bengal Gram BELE   POTOLI

250 gms chana dal                 1 tsp cumin seeds                   1 tsp mustard seeds   1/2 tsp turmeric powder          1 tsp chilli powder   8 green chillies  a pinch of asafoetida  1/4 bunch coriander leaves   oil ad needed  salt to taste

 

•  Soak the chana dal overnight in water.
• Coarsely grind the dal with green chillies, cumin seeds and salt.
• Heat 3 tbsps oil. Add the mustard seeds, asafoetida, turmsric powder and chilli powder.
• Add the ground dal mixture and stir well.
• Cook covered on low flame, stirring occasionally so that it does not stick to the pan.

When the dal is cooked,add the chopped coriander leaves.and serve hot.

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