A classic recipe from the Bengali cuisine, chana dal and coconuts cooked in a range of authentic Indian spices. Serve hot with luchi or steamed rice!NARKOL DIYE CHOLAR DALIngredients2 tbsps grated fresh coconut2 tbsps chopped fresh coconut¾ cup Tata Sampann Chana Dal3 bay leaves2 tbsps mustard oil1 tbsp ghee1 tsp cumin seeds1 inch cinnamon stick1 dried red chilli1-2 green cardamoms1-2 black peppercorns¾ tsp green chilli pasteA pinch of asafoetida (hing)2 tsps sugar1 tsp grated ginger½ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp cumin powder½ tsp coriander powderBengali garam masala powder for sprinkling1-2 green chillies, slit for garnishCoriander sprig for garnishMethod1. Wash thoroughly Tata Sampann Chana Dal with sufficient water and transfer into a pressure cooker. Add sufficient water and soak for 10 minutes.2. Add 1 tbsp grated fresh coconut and 2 bay leaves in the pressure cooker. Cover and cook under pressure till 4-5 whistles are released. Allow the pressure to reduce completely.3. Heat mustard oil in a non-stick pan, let the oil smoke. Add chopped coconut and sauté till golden brown. Transfer into a bowl and set aside.4. Heat ghee in the same pan, add cumin seeds , remaining bay leaf, cinnamon stick, dried red chilli and green cardamoms and black peppercorns.5. Add remaining grated coconut and sauté well. Add green chilli paste, asafoetida and mix well.6. Add sugar, grated ginger and mix well. Cook till the sugar dissolves, Add turmeric powder, cumin powder and coriander powder. Mix well and cook for a few seconds.7. Add the cooked dal into the prepared mixture and mix well. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes. Take the pan off the heat.8. Transfer the prepared dal into a serving bowl and drizzle ghee on top. Garnish with fried coconut pieces and sprinkle Bengali garam masala powder and slit green chillies and coriander sprig.9. Serve hot.Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfFor more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.comBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor #NarkolCholarDal
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