Fried Chana Dal

Preparation :2 mins
Cook :25 mins
Total Time :2073 hours 27 minutes
Servings :Makes 1.5 cups

Ingredients :

1 cup chana dal (split bengal gram)
oil for deep-frying

To Be Mixed Into A Spice Mixture
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
1/2 tsp salt

Method :

Soak the chana dal in enough hot water in a deep bowl for 3 hours.
Drain well using a strainer.
Place them on a big muslin cloth and pat it with another muslin cloth over it allow them to dry for atleast 15 minutes or till there is no water and they are dry.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, dip the strainer in it and put half the chana dal in it and deep-fry on a medium flame till it turns crisp. This would take approx. 7 to 8 minutes.Drain on an absorbent paper.
Dap another tissue on it to remove the excess oil.
Sprinkle half of the prepared spice mixture evenly over it and toss well.
Repeat steps 4 to 6 to deep-fry the chana dal in 1 more batch.Cool completely and store in an air-tight container. Use as required.