Gram Dal Kozhambu

Ingredients:

• Gram Dal - 3/4 cup

• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

• Onions - 1 diced

• Chilli powder - 1 tsp

• Coriander powder - 1 tsp

• Saunf - 1/4 tsp

• Cloves - 2

• Bay leaf - 1

• Cinnamon stick - 1 1/2 inch piece

• Oil - 2 tbsp

• Salt to taste

• Grated coconut - 1/4 cup

**Method: ** Pressure cook the gram dal.

In a pan, heat oil, add the garam masala items - cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon and saunf. Then add the onions and saute for a while. Add turmeric powder, chilli and coriander powders and fry for a few minutes adding some water. Then add the pressure cooked contents and allow to boil for a few minutes. Grind the grated coconut with some water to a fine paste and add to the kozhambu. An excellent side dish for aapam, idlis or dosas. Also goes well with rice.