Chana Dal Gravy For Pongal

A good combination for pongal. Spicy and tangy gravy made with roasted chana dal and pepper.
Prep Time	15 Minutes
Cooking Time	10 Minutes
Serves	2 People
Ingredients	Chana Dal Pepper Dry Red Chillies Jaggery Tamarind Paste Salt	1 Tbsp. ½ Tsp. 1-2 To taste (1 Tbsp.) 1 Tsp. To taste
Seasoning	Mustard Oil Curry Leaves	½ Tsp. As required A few
Method 1.   Dry roast Chana Dal, Pepper and dry red chillies together until the Chana dal changes color. 2.   Let it cool and powder this mixture in a blender. 3.   Heat oil in a pan and season with the “Seasoning” ingredients. 4.   Add ½ to ¾ cup of water to the seasoning. To this add tamarind and jaggery. Let this boil for 5 minutes. Now add the powdered mixture and cook well. Adjust tamarind and jaggery according to your taste. Adjust consistency again based on your taste. 5.   Serve with Pongal!