Gram Dal (Chickpea Dal)

Gram Dal (Chickpea Dal)


1. Soak chickpeas for at least 2 hours, drain and rinse.

2. Bring to a boil in the water and add the salt and turmeric.

3. Boil hard for 5 minutes and remove any scum that forms on the surface.

4. Reduce heat and simmer until tender.

5. This will take about 1 hour, but it can take longer if your peas are old.

6. When tender, remove from the heat.

7. Heat ghee in a large pot.

8. Add cumin seeds, asafetida, ginger and bay leaf.

9. Fry for a few seconds, stirring as the spices cook.

10. Add the coconut, raisins and peas.

11. Cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

12. Stir in the cooked chickpeas, followed by the rest of the ingredients.

13. Simmer for another 15 minutes and serve.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Nutrition

Ingredients