Kima Kadalaiparuppu - Kima with chana dal

Ingredients:

Bay leaf - 1
Elaichi - 2
cloves - 3
cinnamon - 1 '' piece
Onion - Big , 1 thinly sliced
Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Tomato - 1/2 , small cubes
Green Chilly - 3 slit
Mint - about 5 leaves
Corriander leaves - half bunch , chopped
Chilly pwdr - 1/2 tsp
Corriander pwdr - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Pwdr - 1/2 tsp
Chana Dal - 1/2 cup
Garam Masala - a pinch

Method:

1) heat oil , add bay leaf , cardamom , cloves and cinnamon.
2) when elaichi becomes light brown , add sliced onions.
3) Reduce to simmer and let onions cook till brown.
4) Add green chillies. Raise heat to medium.
5) When green chilly blends with onin , add ginger garlic paste.
6) Add Mint leaves and corriander leaves. Fry till aromatic.
7) Add tomato , fry for few minutes
8) Stir in the kima , all powders , cook covered for 10 minutes.
9) Add Chana Dal , water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
10) Let cool , open lid and sprinkle garam masala.
11 ) GArnish with corriander leaves.