Whole Green Gram Masala

Ingredients needed for whole green gram masala
Whole green gram- 1 cup 3 Garlic flakes
1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp Cumin powder
1 tsp Coriander powder
8 Sambar onions finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
handful curry leaves
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
chopped coriander leaves  for garnishing

How to prepare whole Green Gram Masala ?
Cook the Green gram with twice the amount of water in a pressure cooker for two whistles.  Remove and let cool. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a fry pan. Add all the ingredients and fry till they are golden. Remove  and grind to a coarse paste and keep aside.
Now heat the remaining oil in the same fry pan and add the ground masala, cooked gram, 1 tsp of ghee and with salt to taste.
Simmer and bring it to the boiling point. Remove from  fire.
Mash them lightly with the back of a spoon.  Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.