Chick Pea cari

Ingredients :

1 cup Chick Pea Lentil
1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder
1 inch Ginger
2 dry red chilies
clarified butter as needed
1 bay leaf
3-4 cardamons
little Sugar
salt as taste

Method :

Boil the Lentil in sufficient water till cooked.
You could use a pressure cooker.
Crush the ginger and make a paste with the coriander powder and turmeric along with a little water.
Heat clarified butter in a pan.
When hot , put in the bay leaf, cardamon and red chillies.
Add the paste and fry till the water is absorbed.
Add the boiled Lentil with salt.
You can add a bit of sugar if you want.
Simmer till you get the desired consistency.
Add a touch of clarified butter at the end to enhance the flavor.