Masala Dal

If you have ever traveled by train in India, the above picture would make you nostalgic :)  One of the primary reasons I like to travel by train in India is all the yummy food available to buy,  each time the train stops at a station.

This is recipe 16 of 30 and one of my favorites too :)

Recipe:

Bengal gram (Chana dal) - 2 cups

Oil - for frying

Black salt - 1 1/2 teaspoon

Regular salt - to taste

Chaat masala - 1/2 teaspoon

Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon

Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Cilantro - 1/2 cup, very finely chopped

Green chillies - 2 finely chopped

Red onion - 1, very finely chopped

Raw mango - 1/2, diced

• Soak Dal in water, overnight.  Drain.
• Heat oil.  Fry Dal on high heat.  Be very careful when frying.  Only try with small quantity first.  The oil tends to rise when dal is added.  Be extra careful.  Fry until the Dal is crisp. 
• Add black salt, regular salt, chaat masala, red chilli powder.
• When serving add cilantro, onion, raw mango, green chillies, and lemon juice.

Enjoy!