- 1 cup chana dal
 - 1 cup dry coconut - shredded
 - 2/3 cup sesame seeds ( til )
 - 3 tbsp oil
 - 2 tsp mustard seeds
 - 1/2 tsp hing
 - 2-3 whole red chillies
 - 1 tsp chilli powder
 - salt to taste
 
Method:
- Soak the chana dal for 4 hours in water.
 - Drain and spread it out to dry.
 - Once the chana dal is dry, heat oil in a deep pan and fry the chana dal till golden brown. Set aside.
 - In a shallow flat pan, roast the sesame seeds till slightly brown. Set aside.
 - In a deep pan, heat 3 tbsp oil, add mustard seeds, hing and dry red chillies.
 - Once the mustard seeds start to crackle, add the shredded dry coconut and fry till it turns pink.
 - Add the chana dal, sesame seeds, salt and chilli powder. Turn down the flame and mix well.
 - Turn off the heat and let it cool.
 - Store it in an airtight container.
 
Serving Suggestions:
- Can be had along with any meal.
 - Goes well with chapati or rice.
 
Tip:
- You can use ready made fried chana dal to save some effort.
 
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