Black channa dal sundal

Ingredients:

Black channa dal : 1 Cup
Carrots : 1 no ( finely grated )
Onion : 1 no ( finely chopped)
Green chillies : 4 nos ( as per taste)
Jeera : 1 tsp
Mustard seeds : 1 tsp
Channa dal : 1 tsp
Urad dal : 1 tsp
Oil : 2 tbsp
Aesofoetida : A pinch
Salt : To taste
Curry leaves : 4 nos
Cilantro : to garnish

Directions :

Soak the channa dal overnight and cook it until they are soft. Drain any excess water. You can save this water as stock and use later in cooking.

In a pan heat the oil, add mustard seeds, channa dal, urad dal , jeera and aesofoetida. Add the finely chopped onions and green chillies, saute them until the onions become translucent. Then add the carrots and curry leaves. Saute them for 3 mins.

Add salt and cook it covered for 2 more mins or until the carrots are well cooked. Now add the channa dal and simmer for 3 more mins.

Turn the heat off , garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

This makes a healthy evening snack. You can also add other vegetables like thinly chopped cabbage. This adds a great taste to it.