Cholar Dal

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Ingredients

1 cup	chana dal (Bengal gram)
3 cups	water
1 tablespoon	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2	bay leaves
4	green cardamom pods
4	cloves
1 inch	cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon	ginger paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 tablespoon	sugar
1 teaspoon	salt
2 tablespoons	coconut pieces
2 tablespoons	raisins
2 tablespoons	cashew nuts
2	green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the chana dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the dal and add it to a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water.
3. 3 Pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles until it is soft but not mushy.
4. 4 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.
5. 5 Once the spices release their aroma, add ginger paste and sauté for a minute.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and sugar. Stir well.
7. 7 Add cooked dal to the pan and mix well. Add salt to taste.
8. 8 Add coconut pieces, raisins, cashew nuts, and green chilies. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.