Bengali gram dal recipe

Step 1: To begin making Bengali Cholar Dal, first wash and soak chana dal in water for an hour or so

Step 2: Cook soaked dal with 2-1/2 Cups of water , turmeric powder, salt to taste and cook dal for 8 whistles / 30 minutes until the dal is cooked completely

Step 3: See how to cook lentils (dals/pulses)

Step 4: Let the pressure release naturally and keep aside

Step 5: In a pan heat mustard oil over medium heat, add the coconut pieces and fry until they turn golden brown

Step 6: Turn off the heat

Step 7: Transfer the fried coconut pieces in a bowl

Step 8: Keep aside until required

Step 9: In the same pan heat a tablespoon of mustard seeds and add cumin seeds, once seeds crackle add dry red chilies, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green chilies and grated ginger

Step 10: Saute for a few second and add the cooked dal and roasted copra into the pan

Step 11: Briskly boil Bengali Style Cholar Dal for three to four minutes and turn off the heat

Step 12: Transfer the Bengali Style Cholar Dal into a serving bowl; finally garnish with a few more of the roasted coconut pieces and serve hot

Step 13: Serve the Bengali Cholar Dal with Begun Bhaja  and steamed rice for a wholesome weekend lunch or dinner