Dhondaka Kadala Parup(Dhondakaya channa Dal)

This is one of my favourite dishes that my mom makes...i have modified it so that its fast and easy to make. Tastes good with rice/roti/bread

Dhondaka

Ingredients

Dhondaka/Dhondakaya           - 1/2 kg

Channa Dal                             - 3/4 cup

Onion                                      - 1 small (chopped fine)

Ginger Garlic Paste                  - 1 tsp

Turmeric                                  - 1/4 tsp

Red Chilli Powder                    - 1.5 tsp

Dhania Powder                        - 1 tsp

Salt                                          - To Taste

Cinnamon/Dhaalchini/Patta       - about an inch

Cloves/Lavang                         - 4 to 5

Oil                                           - 3 tblsp.

Preparation

Cut dhondaka into 4 length wise
Add the channa dal, onions, dhondaka, ginger garlic, salt and water just enough to cook the chaana dal( remember the dal should not get mushy) into the cooker and cook(mine takes about 3 whistles).
Now in a Kadai/pan add the oil to heat
Add the cloves and cinnamon
Add the cooked vegetable and the dal,
Add chilli powder (add or subtract based on how much heat u can take) dhania powder and fry till the water dries or till you get the desired fried consistency.

Serve with Roti/Rice/Bread,Makes a good filling for a Sandwich

Recipe By: Mrs Malathi  (Modified by Brinda)

Posted By: Brinda