Add drained channa dal to same skillet, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until crisp and lightly browned. (vegetariantimes.com)
2 cups Basmati rice, washed and soaked in water for 1 hour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 level teaspoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon channa dal 1/2 medium Spanish or mild onion, sliced 2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds remove, very thinly sliced 1 sprig fresh curry leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried curry leaves, rehydrated and patted dry 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 quart water Juice of 4 limes Salt to taste Chopped cilantro, whole cashew nuts, and lime wedges for garnish (fieryfoodscentral.com)