Chana Dal with Cucumber

Ingredients :

• Chana dal [ bengal gram ] - 3 / 4 cup
• Chopped cucumber - 1 / 2 cup
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Ginger green chilli paste - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Chilli powder - 3 / 4 tsp
• Oil - 2 tsp
• Salt - as required
• Coriander leaves - little [ for garnishing ]

Method :

Wash and soak chana dal in water for at least an hour. Then drain and keep aside. Add 2 cups of water to the soaked dal and pressure cook for 10 to 15 minutes, till the dal is done. Whisk well to mash the dal. Keep aside. Then heat the oil in  a large pan, add the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle. Then add the cooked dal, ginger , green chilli paste, turmeric powder, and chilli powder and cook for 5 minutes. Add cucumber and salt and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes till the cucumber is tender, but still a little crisp. Add some water, if required to adjust the consistency. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis and rice.