Indian Recipe: Bengal Gram Fry

1. Bengal gram (Kadala parippu)– 1 cup
2. Onion (thinly sliced) – ½ of one
3. Ginger (crushed) – a small piece
4. Button onion (crushed) – 4 pods
5. Chilly powder – ¼ tbsp
6. Coriander powder – ½ tbsp
7. Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
8. Garam masala – ½ tsp
9. Curry leaves – a few
10. Oil – 4 tbsp
11. Salt – as required

1. Cook Bengal gram along with ginger and onion, by adding one cup of water.
2. Make a paste of all the spices by adding a little water.
3. In a pan heat oil and add button onion, curry leaves and the spice paste
4. Fry until oil starts to separate from the onion and a nice aroma comes.
5. Add the cooked Bengal gram and salt and mix well.
6. Remove from flame and serve hot with rice.