Chonya Daali Humman

                    Apart from the more famous Tori Dali thoy amchi GSBs also make this Choniya Dalithoy or humman as it is usually referred as  ! This can be had with rice , Chapatis or amchi poott too . If having it with rice – a thinner consistency is needed . A thicker one can be had with chapatis & poott.
Choniya Dali thoy

Ingredients – 

  • Choniya dali  ( chana dal ) – 1  & 1/2 cups
  • Salt to taste
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp – optional
  •  Coriander leaves for garnish

For seasoning :-

  • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
  • Chopped green chillies – 2 or 3 as per taste
  • Ginger – chopped finely – 1 tsp
  • Jeera – 1/2 tsp
  •  Curry leaves – 1 sprig
  • Oil – 1 tbsp

Method :-

  1. Pressure Cook the dal till soft, (  can be mushy if you prefer it so ).
  2. Heat oil in the kadai & splutter mustard seeds.
  3. Then add the ginger & green chillies .
  4. When they have fried well . add the jeera & curry leaves
  5. Add turmeric powder if needed .
  6. Add it to the dal .
  7. Add salt & water according to the consistency required  & bring to a boil .
  8. Simmer for 3-4 minutes  & switch off .
  9. Garnish with coriander leaves .

Serve hot with rice , chapatis or poott !

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