250 Gms Dhuli Urad Daal, soaked in water for 3 to 4 hours
For tempring
50 ml Oil
1 full tablespoon Cumin seeds
One Onion, finely chopped
Half Tablespoon Garam Masala
Half tablespoon Chaat masala
For the garnish
1 tablespoon Onion, browned
¼ tablespoon Ginger, julienned
1 tablespoon Coriander leaves, chopped
Directions for Shahi Daal
Combine in a pan chopped ginger, green chillies, salt and urad daal and add water till about 1 inch above the daal. Cook till it is tender. Strain and put in a pan.
Heat oil and add chopped onion and cumin seeds. Saute till onion is golden brown.
Add browned onions and cumin seeds to the black gram. Then add chaat masala and garam masala and mix well.
Now seal the vessel with dough and put it on a tava and dum for 5 minutes.
Transfer the gram mixture into a bowl, garnish with coriander leaves, browned onion and ginger juliennes and serve hot.