nei kadalai/fried bengal gram

nei kadalai/crunchy chana dhal

Ingredients:

chana dhal/bengal gram  - 1 cup

ghee                             - 1/2 tsp

salt                               - to taste

chili powder                  - 1/4-1/2 tsp

curry leaves                  - few

oil                                - to deep fry

Method:

• Soak bengal gram/chan dhal in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

• Drain the water.Spread the chana dhal/ gram over a cloth and allow it to dry for an hour.

• In  a pan heat oil.
• When the oil is ready for frying add the chana dhal/ bengal gram.Fry until the sizzling sound stops.

• When the sizzling sound stops remove and transfer it to a bowl.

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• Fry the curry leaves in oil and put it along with fried bengal gram.

• Add salt , chili powder, ghee over it .mix well.

• Store it in an air tight container .It stays fresh up to 3 weeks