Split Bengal Gram With Brinjal,Potato and Peas

SPLIT BENGAL GRAM WITH BRINJAL, POTATO, AND PEAS

Hello and welcome friends to my cozy cooking corner. Today I’ll be trying my hand on making a combo dish of partly dal and partly veggies. So it’s a mixed dal with veggies. The dish is healthier, tastier and is a great way to save time and efforts in preparing other dishes like stir-fries or fritters to complement your meal. So let’s start to make it—-

Ingredients:–

1. Split Bengal Gram or Chana Dal-250 gms
2. Brinjal-1/2 of 1
3. Potato-1
4. Peas-1/2 cup
5. Onions-1(big)
6. Green Chillies-2
7. Ginger-Garlic Paste-1 tsp each
8. Salt -According to taste
9. Turmeric Powder-1 tsp
10. Red Chilly Powder-1 tsp
11. Cumin Powder-1 tsp
12. Coriander Powder-1 tsp
13. Garam Masala-1 tsp
14. Tomato Puree-2 tbsp
15. Dry Mango Powder-1/2 tsp

For the tempering:–

1. Cumin-1 tsp
2. Vegetable Oil-1 tbsp

For the garnish:–

1. Freshly chopped coriander and Fresh Cream-As required

STEPS

Step 1

Wash and boil the dal. Chop the onions, green chilies and the veggies, brinjal, potato and coriander leaves.

Step 2

Take a kadhai and add some vegetable oil and cumin and let it splutter. Add the onions, green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste and fry for three minutes. Next add the masalas i.e, salt, turmeric powder, red chilly powder,coriander-cumin powder and fry again for two minutes. Then add in the tomato puree and fry for a minute before adding the veggies. Saute the veggies in the masala and add in the boiled dal. Lastly, add the garam masala. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and fresh cream.

Our Split Bengal Gram With Brinjal, Potatoes, and Peas is done. Serve it.

Friends do try the recipe at home. Share your comments and feedback. Have a super Wednesday and the remaining week. Till then healthy cooking, happy living!!!