Chana Dal Chainsoo

Chana Dal Chainsoo is a thick, soupy dish made with lentils, vegetables, and spices.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup chana dal (split gram lentils)

2. 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, green beans), chopped.

3. 1 onion finely chopped.

4. 2 cloves of garlic, minced.

5. 1 inch ginger, grated.

6. 1 tomato, chopped.

7. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

8. 1 tsp cumin powder

9. 1 tsp coriander powder

10. Salt, to taste

11. 2 cups water

12. 2 tbsp oil

13. 1 tsp cumin seeds

14. 2 dried red chilies

15. 2 green chilies, chopped.

16. A handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped.

Instructions:

1. Rinse the chana dal in water and soak for 30 minutes.

2. In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add cumin seeds and dried red chilies. Once they start to crackle, add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the onion turns translucent.

3. Add the chopped tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes until it becomes mushy.

4. Add the soaked chana dal, mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.

5. Pour 2 cups of water and close the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook on high heat until the first whistle, then reduce the heat to low and cook for another 10-12 minutes.

6. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

7. Open the lid and check if the Dal is cooked and vegetables are soft.

8. Mash the dal using a ladle.

9. Add chopped green chilies and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Note: This recipe can be adjusted according to personal taste and the vegetables used can vary as per the availability.