Tindoora and Chana dal curry

Tindoora and chana dal is a very tasty combination and goes well with hot rice or any rotis.

Ingredients:

1. Tindoora -3cups
2. Chana dal - 1cup
3. Red chillies - 4
4. Cumin seeds - 1tsp
5. Mustard seeds - 1stp
6. Garlic - 4 pods
7. Onions - 2(medium)
8. Tomatoes - 1cup
9. Turmeric - 1/2tsp
10. Hing - pinch
11. Corainder pwd - 1tsp
12. Chilli pwd - 1tsp
13. Salt as required
14. Garam masala -1/2tsp(optional)
15. Coriander leaves - 2tsp
16. Curry leaves - few
17. Oil - 3tsp

Method:

• Chop Tindoora into bite size pieces.Chop onions and tomatoes into small pieces.
• Boil  chana dal with very little water ,they shoud be cooked just right not mushy.
• Heat oil in a wide bottomed pan,add redchillies ,mustard seeds,cumin seeds in order.When the mustard starts spluttering add crushed garlic,onions,turmeric,Hing,curry leaves in order.
• Now add chopped tomatoes,chillipowder,coriander pwd,Tindoora and little water(abt 1/4cup),salt. Cook covered in medium heat for 10min till the tomatoes and Tindoora are cooked completely .
• Now add the boiled chana dal,mix well.
• Add garam masala at this stage if u are using.Mix well and cook for another 5 min uncovered.
• Finally garnish with coriander leaves.
• Goes well with rice or any Indian bread.