Soak chana dal in 3 cup water for 3 hours .Drain the water,add turmeric powder and salt. Boil them till they are done or pressure cook them in 2 cup water up to 2-3 whistles.
In a pan heat oil. Add bay leaf, cumin seed and onion seed.fry for 30seconds. Add cardamom, crushed cinnamon and chopped green chilis.
Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for a minute.you can skip garlic here if you don’t like.
Add chopped coconut, red chili powder and fry for 30 seconds.Add sugar and mix.Add the cooked dal with water and let cook for 4 to 5 minute.
serve hot with luchi or poori.you can enjoy this dish with roti or paratha also.