Wash and soak chana dal for 30 min.
In a pressure cooker add dal, turmeric powder, and salt. Add 3 cups of water to cook the dal.
Cook for 5 whistles on medium flame or until dal is tender. Cooking time may vary depending on the texture of the dal.
After 5 whistle dal is properly cooked, mash the cooked dal slightly.
Now in a kadai, add oil, cumin seeds, a pinch of asafetida, green chili slits, ginger paste, and a few curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
Then lower the flame, Add red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, amchur powder, and jaggery. mix well.
Then add boiled dal and mix well.
Now add 1 cup of water and salt. mix well and cook dal for 5-7 min on medium flame.
Chana dal is ready for a chat.