Cookbook:Chola and Roti

Ingredients

 * 250 g dried chana dal
 * 2 average-size onions, finely chopped
 * Vegetable oil
 * 200 g chopped tomatoes
 * 5–8 green chiles, finely chopped
 * 20 g minced ginger
 * 50 g finely-chopped coriander leaves
 * Salt to taste
 * 1 tbsp pepper
 * 1 tbsp red chile powder

Procedure

 * 1) Soak the chana dal in water overnight.
 * 2) Drain the chana dal, and pressure cook them until tender. Drain.
 * 3) Fry the onions in hot oil until golden brown. Add the tomatoes, and fry until the oil separates out.
 * 4) Add chiles, ginger, salt, and drained chana dal. Boil for 1–2 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in pepper and garam masala. Garnish with coriander leaves.
 * 6) Serve hot with naan or roti.