Capsicum Chana Dal

== Ingredients ==
* 250g channa dal (gram dal)
* 2 tablespoons cooking oil
* 1 large red capsicum
* 1 large tomato
* 1/2 Onion
* 1 teaspoon turmeric
* 1 teaspoon garam masala
* 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
* 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
* 2-3 dried red chilies
* 1 bay leaf
* 2 cloves
* 1 cinnamon stick
* 3-5 curry leaves
* coriander (optional)
* parsley (optional)
* 1/4 teaspoon ginger paste
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste
* 6 servings Change size or US/metric
== Directions ==
# Soak chana dal in water for a few hours prior to use.
# Heat oil and add mustard seeds, bay leaf, cinammon, ginger and garlic pastes, and cloves.
# Add onions and let it heat till they turn translucent.
# Add chopped tomato and curry leaves and then the chana dal, making sure to add enough water to cover the dal as it boils.
# Cook on medium-high heat with a closed lid for 15-20min until the chana dal softens, while continuing to replenish the water now and again as it evaporates (make sure that you add boiling and not cold water).
# As soon as chana begins to soften, add the sliced capsicum (or diced bottlegourd, if that is your preference).
# Stir it in well with the chana and continue to cook until both the chana and capsicum (or bottlegourd), have softened sufficiently.
# Garnish with cilantro.
# Serve with rice or paratha.
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