Ingredients
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250
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2
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1
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1
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1/2
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1
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1
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1/2
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1/2
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3/4
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-
-
-
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Directions
Chana Dal With Bell Pepper,You can also substitute bottle-gourd (lauki) for the bellpepper in this recipe if you prefer-it goes wonderfully well.,Very good flavor! After letting this dal cool I found the flavors to really be rich and complex. I was initially worried, after trying the dish during cooking, that there were too many spices in the recipe. But the end product was very good. However, I don’t know how the author could make such a big mistake by omitting one of the steps in the recipe in which the remaining ingredients need to be tempered and added to the dal. A huge mistake. If I didn’t have an Indian friend help me when making this I would have had no idea what to do. That’s why I only rated 4 stars. Also, used Lauki gourd instead of bell pepper. I also found that the cooking time required was longer than listed. Of course, Chana Dal is not as soft as most other dals after cooking.,Very good flavor! After letting this dal cool I found the flavors to really be rich and complex. I was initially worried, after trying the dish during cooking, that there were too many spices in the recipe. But the end product was very good. However, I don’t know how the author could make such a big mistake by omitting one of the steps in the recipe in which the remaining ingredients need to be tempered and added to the dal. A huge mistake. If I didn’t have an Indian friend help me when making this I would have had no idea what to do. That’s why I only rated 4 stars. Also, used Lauki gourd instead of bell pepper. I also found that the cooking time required was longer than listed. Of course, Chana Dal is not as soft as most other dals after cooking.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Soak Chana Dal in Water For a Few Hours Prior to Use. |
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2
Done
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Heat Oil and Add Mustard Seeds, Bay Leaf, Cinammon, Ginger and Garlic Pastes, and Cloves. |
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3
Done
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Add Onions and Let It Heat Till They Turn Translucent. |
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4
Done
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Add Chopped Tomato and Curry Leaves and Then the Chana Dal, Making Sure to Add Enough Water to Cover the Dal as It Boils. |
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5
Done
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Cook on Medium-High Heat With a Closed Lid For 15-20min Until the Chana Dal Softens, While Continuing to Replenish the Water Now and Again as It Evaporates (make Sure That You Add Boiling and not Cold Water). |
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6
Done
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as Soon as Chana Begins to Soften, Add the Sliced Capsicum (or Diced Bottlegourd, If That Is Your Preference). |
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7
Done
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Stir It in Well With the Chana and Continue to Cook Until Both the Chana and Capsicum (or Bottlegourd), Have Softened Sufficiently. |
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8
Done
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Garnish With Cilantro. |
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9
Done
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Serve With Rice or Paratha. |
