Channa Dal Rice

Soak a cup of Basmati Rice for 10 minutes and ½ cup of Chana Dal for 30 minutes.

In a pressure cooker, heat a tbsp of Oil and crackle ½ tsp of Mustard Seeds. Add a tbsp of Chana Dal, 2 tsp of Urad Dal and saute till golden brown. Add a sprig of Curry Leaves, 4-5 slit Green Chillies, a sliced medium Onion, a pinch of Turmeric Powder and 4-5 big Garlic Pods and saute till onion are translucent.  Add the soaked and drained chana dal and fry for 2 minutes. Add 1¾ cups of Water and let it come to a boil. Add the soaked and drained rice, Salt  to taste, juice of ½ Lemon, stir well and pressure cook for a whistle and simmer 6-8 minutes or if using a regular pan, cover cook till the water is evaporated. Serve hot with raitha, papad and a gravy curry.