Ingredients

Black Bengal gram – 1 kg
Grated coconut – 2
Garlic – 10 g
Shallots – 150 g
Red chilli – 50 g
Sliced onion – 500 g
Whole Coriander – 50 g
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds
Coconut oil
Curry leaves
Salt

Preparation

Boil black Bengal gram in salt. Saute grated coconut, shallots, red chillies, coriander, curry leaves and garlic in a little coconut oil till golden brown. After that grind them together to a coarse paste. Saute the mustard seeds, sliced onions, coriander powder, chilli powder, and garam masala powder. Add the garam masala to this and fry well. Add water and the boiled channa. Cook well. Add a little salt and serve hot.