Bihari Chana Dal

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Chana dal
	3 cups	Water
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 inch	Ginger , grated
	1 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the chana dal thoroughly under running water and soak it in 3 cups of water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dal and set aside.
3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
6. 6 Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for another minute.
7. 7 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
8. 8 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
9. 9 Add the drained chana dal and mix well with the spices.
10. 10 Pour in 3 cups of water, stir, and close the pressure cooker lid.
11. 11 Cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and cooked through.
12. 12 Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
13. 13 Stir in garam masala and adjust salt to taste.
14. 14 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.