Name: Chana Dal Mixture
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 20 people
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 5 cups Chana Dal (soaked and cooked); 2 cups Peanuts (roasted); 1 cups Cashew Nuts (roasted); 0.5 cup Raisins; 5 tablespoons Oil; 2 teaspoons Mustard Seeds; 4 sprigs Curry Leaves; 6 numbers Green Chilies (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing); 2 tablespoons Salt (adjust to taste); 2 teaspoons Sugar (optional); 3 teaspoons Red Chili Powder (adjust to taste)

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How to Prepare

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds and wait until they start to splutter.
Add curry leaves, green chilies, and asafoetida, and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the cooked chana dal and mix well to coat with the tempering.
Add roasted peanuts, cashew nuts, and raisins, and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle salt, sugar, and red chili powder, and mix thoroughly.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
Once cooled, store in an airtight container.