Cholar Daal

Firstly boil the chickpeas in some water. Be sure to not over boil them. To check if it has boiled enough, pick up a chickpea and press it lightly. If it melts under light pressure, it has boiled enough.

After boiling add salt and turmeric powder and boil it until it’s consistency is nice and thick.

Meanwhile, in another pan pour some oil along with dry chili, bay leaf and fry it.

After frying add whole cumin, cardamom sliced and add the boiled chickpeas and stir it.

Next add coconut paste (optional) to it.

After stirring for some time add ginger paste and ghee.

Stir it until it’s done.

Ready to serve.