Split Chana dal fry

Preparation time - 25mins
Serves-2
Ingredients:
split chana- 1 cup
mustard seeds-2 spns
urad dal- 2 spns
jeera- 1 sp
dry red chillies- 6
curry leaves- 8
coriander chopped-1/2 cup
asafoetida- 1 pinch
turmeric powder- 2 pinches
garlic- 4 pods
salt- 1 sp
green chillies - 2
fresh grated coconut- 2 spns
Procedure:

1. Cook chana dal until it turns just soft,thats for 5-7mins.(do not over cook to paste,dal has to retain its shape)
2. Then drain excess water and keep it aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,urad dal,red chillies,green chillies, asafoetida,jeera,curry leaves and allow them to splutter.
4. Add salt,turmeric powder,cooked chana dal to the seasoning and toss it till its free from any residual moisture(do not burn).
5. Add crushed garlic in the end to retain its flavour and mix well.
6. Garnish with coconut and coriander.
7. Tastes good with steaming plain basmati rice.
8. Good source of protein.
9. If you like to have a tangy touch,sprinkle a spoon of lemon juice before serving.
   

Optional:
1.we can add any curry powder or masala as desired depending on one's taste.
2.For best results fry cooked chana on low heat.