Whole Green Gram Black Pepper Delicacy

To Make:  6 Portions

Ingredients:

1.  1 cup whole green gram

2.  1 tsp salt

3.  4 cups water

For Masala:

1.  2 tsp black pepper corns, dry roasted

2.  2 tsp coriander seeds, dry roasted

3.  2 tsp split bengal gram, dry roasted

4.  1 cup grated fresh coconut

5.  ½ cup water

6.  1 tsp clarified butter

7.  1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

8.  50 gms (2 cubes) cheese, grated

9.  1 medium tomato, wedged (optional)

Method:

1.  Pick, wash and soak whole green gram in sufficient water for 30 minutes.  Drain and set aside.

2.  Grind together black pepper corns, coriander seeds, split bengal gram and fresh coconut along with water in a grinder to a smooth paste

3.  Place whole green gram, salt and water in a pressure cooker.  Cook under pressure for about 10 to 12 minutes.  Allow the pressure to fall on its own before opening the cooker.  Drain and set aside.

4.  Heat clarified butter in a deep frying pan and when hot add ground masala paste and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly.  Add cooked bengal gram, mix and cook for further 2 to 3 minutes

5.  Remove from fire and in a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and cheese

6.  If desired garnish with tomato wedges

7.  Serve hot with chapatti or rice.