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Gram Dal (Chickpea Dal)
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 31 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup chickpeas
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup ghee
1 pinch cumin seed
1 pinch asafetida powder
1 1/4 teaspoons gingerroot, grated
1 bay leaf
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh coconut, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons raisins
1 1/4 cups green peas
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
Directions:
1. Soak chickpeas for at least 2 hours, drain and rinse.
2. Bring to a boil in the water and add the salt and turmeric.
3. Boil hard for 5 minutes and remove any scum that forms on the surface.
4. Reduce heat and simmer until tender.
5. This will take about 1 hour, but it can take longer if your peas are old.
6. When tender, remove from the heat.
7. Heat ghee in a large pot.
8. Add cumin seeds, asafetida, ginger and bay leaf.
9. Fry for a few seconds, stirring as the spices cook.
10. Add the coconut, raisins and peas.
11. Cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. Stir in the cooked chickpeas, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
13. Simmer for another 15 minutes and serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com