Bellad Bele(split check pea paysa)

Wish you all a very Happy Vijayadashmi / Dasara. 

My Nevedya  Puri  , Potaot sabji, Plain Rice , Kattin Saru ,and Bellad bele ,Sandgi, Tumbida mensinkai.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup Check pea ( Chana dal ,Kadle bele)
• 1/2 cup Jaggery
• 1/4 cup Coconut (fresh / dry)
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
• A pinch Nutmeg powder
• Few dry Fruits (used cahewnut, raisins)
• Ghee / Tup

Method:  

     Pressure cook the chana dal till theny are tender. Heat the pan, add coconut and rost till it turn very light brown. Add dry fruits and fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked chana dal, jaggery , nutmeg powder, cardamom powder, and 1/4 cup water. Let it come to boil, cook till desired consistency.

Serve hot with Ghee.

Note: 

• Add little oil into chana dal before pressure cook. Oil helps chana dal to become soft.
• Adjust the sweet according to your taste.