Vatli Dal or Limbu Dal is mainly prepared during Ganesh festival. After immersion of the idol of Ganesha, it is prepared as a prasad to bid him farewell. It is a very quick snack to make. Go ahead and try this very tasty dish made from chick peas.

Serves – 3

Ingredients –

Chana Dal (chick pea) – 2 cups
Green chilies (chopped) – 4 medium sized
Curry leaves – 6 – 7
Mustard seeds – ½ teaspoon
Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon
Cumin seeds – ½ teaspoon
Asafoetida – ½ teaspoon
Oil – 3 tablespoons
Sugar – 2 teaspoon
Salt – to taste
Ginger (grated) –  1 ½ teaspoon
Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon.
Coriander springs (finely chopped) – to garnish
Freshly desiccated coconut – to garnish

Procedure –

• Soak the chana dal in water for 2 hours. After 2 hours grind this dal very finely in the grinder. Add little water to grind it well.
• In a thick bottomed pan or a kadhai heat oil. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let it crackle. Now add the turmeric powder, asafoetida, green chilies, ginger and curry leaves.
• Now add the grounded dal. Add the salt and sugar and sauté on medium flame till the dal completely dries up and there are no lumps left.
• Now add the lemon juice and mix well and sauté for another minute.
• Sprinkle chopped coriander and freshly desiccated coconut and serve hot.

Tips –

You can also grind the green chilies along with the dal.
Lemon is the most important ingredients so do not forget that!!!