Gram Dal (Chickpea Dal)

Directions

1. 1
   Soak chickpeas for at least 2 hours, drain and rinse.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil in the water and add the salt and turmeric.
3. 3
   Boil hard for 5 minutes and remove any scum that forms on the surface.
4. 4
   Reduce heat and simmer until tender.
5. 5
   This will take about 1 hour, but it can take longer if your peas are old.
6. 6
   When tender, remove from the heat.
7. 7
   Heat ghee in a large pot.
8. 8
   Add cumin seeds, asafetida, ginger and bay leaf.
9. 9
   Fry for a few seconds, stirring as the spices cook.
10. 10
    Add the coconut, raisins and peas.
11. 11
    Cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. 12
    Stir in the cooked chickpeas, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
13. 13
    Simmer for another 15 minutes and serve.