Chola and Roti

Ingredients

• 250 g chana dal
• 2 average-size onions
• to taste vegetable oil
• 200 g tomatoes
• 5–8 green chiles
• 20 g ginger
• 50 g coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp pepper
• 1 tbsp red chile powder

Steps

1. Soak the chana dal in water overnight.
2. Drain the chana dal.
3. Pressure cook them until tender.
4. Drain.
5. Fry the onions in hot oil until golden brown.
6. Add the tomatoes.
7. Fry until the oil separates out.
8. Add the chiles, ginger, salt, and drained chana dal.
9. Boil for 1–2 minutes.
10. Stir in the pepper and garam masala.
11. Garnish with coriander leaves.
12. Serve hot with naan or roti.