ChannaPapu Kobbari(channa Dal with coconut)

Ingredients : 

ChannaDal  :  1cup
Coconut Grated : 1/4cup
Green chilies :  1no
Salt  :  to tatse

Tadka / Talimpu


Oil / ghee             :  1tbsp

Mustard seeds      :  1tsp

Cumin Seeds        :  1tsp

Urad Dal : 1tsp2   : finely chopped

dried red chilli       :  2no

Onion(small)        :  1no

curry leaves  

garlic cloves(minced)  :  3no

Procedure : 

• Soak the dal in water for about 15 minutes.
• Add little salt and half of the turmeric powder to it and boil on medium heat for about 15 minutes or till the lentils are soft but not mussy.
• In a separate pan heat the oil. When oil is hot enough add  ingredients in this order. First add mustard and cumin seeds,  garlic and dried red chilies, urad dal and curry leaves and  toast.add the chopped onion and fry till light brown 
• Then add the grated coconut and fry for couple of mins. Now add the cooked channa Dal and cook for a min and turn off heat.