Cholar Dal - Bengal Dal curry

Soak the dal in water for one hour.

Pressure cook the dal with cloves, cinnamon sticks, turmeric powder, sugar, cardamom powder and salt.

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the red chilies, chopped green chillies and ginger. Fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add the seasonings to the boiled dal and mix well. Cook for another 10 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coconut and serve hot with rice.