RECIPES OF PAKISTAN

Dal Masala (Black Chick Pea in Sauce)

Ingredients

350 gm

500 ml

1 medium

1/4 cup

1 inch

5 cloves

1 medium

1/3 tsp

1 tsp

1 tsp

1 tsp

2 tbsp

2

Split black chick peas
Water
Onion (peeled and finely chopped)
Oil
Fresh ginger (peeled and finely chopped)
Garlic (peeled and finely chopped)
Tomato (roughly chopped)
Turmeric  
Salt (adjust to taste)
Chili powder (adjust to taste)
Garam masala
Fresh coriander (chopped)
Green chilies (chopped)

1. Wash dal in few changes of water until water runs clear, then leave to soak in cold water for about an hour then drain dal and keep aside
2. Heat oil in a heavy based saucepan and add the onions, ginger and garlic
3. Stirring frequently, fry for 5-8 minutes until the mixture turns to a pale golden colour
4. Add chili powder, turmeric, salt, green chili, coriander powder and a little water to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan
5. Stirring frequently, fry the mixture for few more minutes
6. Then add the tomatoes and still stirring frequently, fry the onion mixture for about 10 minutes until the tomatoes are reduced to a pulp
7. Add a little water, if necessary, to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan
8. Keep frying until the oil begins to separate
9. Add the drained dal and water and mix well, reduce the heat, cover and allow to cook for about 30 minutes or until dal is tender and all the moisture had dried up
10. Add garam masala, coriander leave and green chilies
11. Serve with Naan, Chapati or plain boiled rice