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.