Chana Dal Tadka | Quick Chana Dal Recipe Restaurant Style

Rinse the yellow and green gram lentils and soak them for a while.

In a pot, add the soaked lentils, water, turmeric powder, salt, and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the lentils are cooked through.

In a separate pan, heat cooking oil and clarified butter.

Add cumin seeds, black cardamom, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves to the hot oil.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and green chilies, and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

Add the cooked lentils to the sautéed mixture and mix well.

Adjust seasoning and add more water if necessary to reach desired consistency.

Finish with chopped coriander leaves and ginger juliennes before serving.

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