- 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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