QUICK COOK CHANA DAL - DHABA STYLE

With my handy tip, this luscious dal will take about half an hour to make. Perfect for cosy Autumn, on a thali or separately. My kids forgave me for the double dipping, hope you enjoy it as much as we all did! You need: 1 cup chana lentils Pinch of baking soda Warm water Masala 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated 1 inch ginger, peeled and grated 1 tomato, chopped 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp cumin powder Half tsp chilli powder (optional) 1 tbsp fresh coriander Tadka 1 tbsp ghee Pinch of hing/asafoetida 2 whole red chillies 1 tsp cumin seeds Half tsp chilli powder (optional) Please wait for the onion ginger and garlic to turn a bit golden before you add the spices and tomato! #cooking #indiancooking #dhabastyle #dhabadal #dalrecipe #indianthali