300 gms chana dal (garbanzos)
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
1/4 tsp onion seeds
1/4 tsp ani seeds
5 whole red chilies
2 bay leaves
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup fresh coconut sliced into 2 cms long pieces
2 tbsp raisins
4 tbsp oil
Salt to taste

Sweet & Sour Chana Dal

1. Soak the dal for 4 hours in water. Pressure cook till soft. Add turmeric, salt, sugar and keep aside.
2. Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, fenugreek, aniseeds, broken red chilies, onion seeds, bay leaves, coconut pieces and raisins. Fry gently till golden.
3. Pour the cooked dal into the fried masala. Add enough water to cook and make into a thick gravy.
4. Simmer and serve with 'loochies' or 'puris'.
   Serves: 6
   Preparation time: 1 hour