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Chainsoo

chainsoo

Ingredients

  • - 1 cup: Black Gram seeds (Kali Urad whole)
  • - 4-5 cloves: Garlic
  • - 1 tsp: Cumin seeds
  • - 4-5: Black pepper
  • - 4-5: Red chillies whole
  • - A pinch: Asafoetida
  • - 1/2 tsp: Dry coriander powder
  • - 1/4 tsp: Turmeric powder
  • - 1/2 tsp: Red chillies powder
  • - 1/2 tsp: Garam masala
  • - 1/2 cup: Oil ( preferably mustard oil)
  • - 3 cups: Water
  • - 3 tsp or to taste: Salt

Method

  • - Place an iron frying pan (kadhai) on a moderate flame. Put Sabut Urad (black gram) in it and roast it without oil for about 3 to 5 minutes or till the pleasant aroma of roasted seeds comes. Do not over cook it. Take off the flame. Grind the roasted seeds into a coarse powder.
  • - Heat oil in the Kadahi and add garlic cloves. When the garlic turns light brown, add cumin seeds, red chillies, black pepper and heeng (asafoetida)
  • - Immediately add the daal powder and fry it for 1-2 minute or so. Add turmeric powder, dry coriander powder, red chillies powder, salt and water. Bring it to boil.
  • - Cover and Cook till the daal becomes very soft. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Before taking off the heat, sprinkle garam masala over chainsoo.
  • - Garnish with pure ghee and chopped coriander leaves. Serve with hot steamed rice.