Channa Dal Curry Bengal gram or channa dal curry 1 cup Bengal gram (soaked for an hour but not neccasary, Kadalaparippu)1 tsp Turmeric powderSalt (As reqd)1/4 cup Gheeor1/2 stick Butter1 no Onion (chopped)3 nos Garlic pods (minced)Green chillies (As reqd)1 no Tomato (chopped)1 tsp Coriander seeds (ground)1/4 tsp Cumin seeds(crushed) (Jeerakam)1 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped) Add the dal in a small sauce pan with 1 glass of water to cover the dal.Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until the dal is tender but not to soft.Heat ghee in a pan.Saute the onions and garlic until they are golden.Add tomato followed by 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, green chillies, ground coriander and crushed cumin seeds.Cook until the tomatoes become tender.Add the dal including the water that it cooked in. Bring to a simmer and cook until the desired consistency is achieved.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. North Indian