INDIAN SPICED CHANA SALAD ENJOY DAN:

                          INDIAN SPICED CHANA SALAD by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

2-cups         chana dal beans (chickpea)

cups water

2-tablespoons olive oil

1-tablespoon lime zest

1/4-teaspoonEACH cumin seeds, & mustard seeds

1-red onion, diced

1-jalapeno, ribs & seeds removed & diced

2-tomatoes, diced

1/3cup fresh cilantro

1/2-teaspoon EACH garam masala & tandoori masala

1/4-teaspoon salt

2-teaspoons lime juice

DIRECTONS:

1.    Sort & rinse the chana dal.

2.   Place in a pot & add water.

3.   Stir in chana dal & bring to a low boil.

4.   Reduce heat & bring to low boil on medium-low & cook for 25 minutes.

5.   Drain & transfer chana dal in a large bowl; set aside.

6.   Add oil to a skillet over medium-high heat & when sizzling.

7.   Add onion& jalapeno & cook for 3-4 minutes.

8.   Add lime zest, cumin seeds & mustard seeds, stir & cook for 2 minutes.

9.   Transfer mixture into a bowl with cooked chana dal.

10  Add tomatoes, & next 5 ingredients.

11  Stir well to combine.

12  Garnish with additional minced cilantro.

ENJOY DAN:                                              STAND UP TO CANCER!!