Add garam masala and simmer a bit more. Add onions to dal. 1 Garam masala is a mixture of fragrant, pulverized spices. In Bengal it consists of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. In other parts of India it may also include black peppercorns, nutmeg, coriander, and other spices.
All Indian stores sell ground garam masala.
Recipe by Catherine Nord Mendosa. Rick Mendosa's Home Page Go back to the chana dal page.