Instructions: Wash dal and soak overnight in plenty of water with soda.

Drain and spread on a thick clean towel to absorb excess water.

Heat oil well in a frying pan. Add some dal, and fry till whitish almost crisp.

Drain, and put on kitchen paper to soak excess oil.

Repeat for remaining dal. Take in a large plate.

Add salt and mix till well coated.

Cool completely before storing in an airtight jar.

Making time: 30 minutes (excluding soaking time)

Makes: 2- 2 1/2 cups dal

Shelflife: 2 weeks

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