Microwave Chana Dal

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Microwave version of dal recipe (save electricity or cook at work for lunch).

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 70 g split red lentils (masoor dal)
  • 55 g chana dal (split Bengal gram)
  • 1 tbsp ghee (or oil)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 medium onions (chopped)
  • 1 large tomato (chopped)
  • 2 medium green chillis
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Method

  • Step 1   Wash the dal and drain.
  • Step 2   Microwave the dal in a bowl for 1 minue (no water yet), then bash to a rough paste.
  • Step 3   Add 500 ml of water.
  • Step 4   Microwave for 5 minutes and stir. Microwave for another 5 minutes and stir. Microwave again for 4 minutes, stir, and set aside.
  • Step 5   In a small bowl microwave the ghee for 30 seconds to warm. Then add the cumin and ions, mix, and microwave for 1 minute. Then add the remaining ingredients, mix well, and microwave for 1 more minute.
  • Step 6   Add the mixture to the large bowl of dal and another 125ml of water, then microwave for 5 minutes.
  • Step 7   Rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm with chapatis or rotis.

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