chana dal recipe

Chana dal is a healthy, protein packed and delicious Indian dish where bengal gram is cooked in a spicy onion tomato masala. It is can be eaten with rice, roti or plain parathas.

Chana dal recipe

chana dal ((bengal gram))

water ((1½ cups for pot))

ghee (or oil

cumin ((jeera))

⅛ teaspoon asafoetida ((hing) (optional))

onion ((about 4 tbsps chopped))

green chili (chopped (skip if making for kids))

½ inch ginger (crushed garlic

tomato (chopped finely (or ¼ cup tomato puree))

red chili (broken (less spicy variety))

turmeric

garam masala

water ((use as needed to bring to consistency))

¼ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves ((kasuri methi) (optional))

coriander leaves (or cilantro chopped finely)

lemon juice

Add chana dal to a pot or cooker. Rinse a few times until water runs clear. Soak it in regular water for 1 to 4 hours as per your convenience.

Later drain the water and pour 1¼ cups fresh water. If cooking in a pot pour 1½ cups water.

Cook chana dal on a medium heat until soft and completely done. Dal must hold shape, yet get mashed well if you mash it .

If using pressure cooker you may need to cook it any where for 3 to 5 whistles depending on the brand of cooker. When the pressure releases, open the lid.

Preparation

Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add cumin and red chili. Saute until cumin begins to splutter.

Add hing, green chilies and onions. Saute very well until the onions turn lightly golden.

Next ginger or ginger garlic paste. Saute for 30 to 60 seconds until it turns aromatic.

Add tomatoes, salt and turmeric. Saute and cook until the tomatoes turn soft.

Next add chili powder and garam masala.

Saute for 1 to 2 mins. Make sure raw smell of all the ingredients has gone completely &amp; the masala smells good.

Add chana dal along with the left over stock or water in the pot/ cooker.

Mix everything well and if needed add little water to bring it to a consistency you like.

Lightly mash the dal with the spatula to get a thick consistency. Cook until the chana dal begins to bubble well. Do not overcook.

Add crushed kasuri methi and amchur powder (optional).

Stir and turn off the stove. Add some coriander leaves &amp; squeeze in some lemon juice.

Transfer chana dal to a serving bowl. Serve with rice, ghee, papad or a veg salad.

Tempering chana dal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L32CGVxvdVE

Find Chana dal recipe on this link : https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/chana-dal-recipe/

Bengal gram is known as chana dal in Hindi. It is one of the most commonly used lentil in Indian cuisine. Chana dal is used to make various dishes like dal curry, halwa, chutney, vada etc,

This chana dal recipe yields delicious, spicy and very flavorful dal curry that can be served with rice, roti or chapati. 

You can find the complete recipe at my blog, link provided in the beginning of the description box.

Music courtesy : https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento

Chana dal recipe | Chana dal fry | How to make chana dal masala recipe

Ready to enjoy the cozy flavor and filling nutritional benefits of chana dal? Learn how to make this tasty, delicious Indian/Pakistani-inspired recipe.

Chana Dal (Split Chickpea Curry)

chana dal (split chickpeas) (can sub whole chickpeas*, 200 g)

Tbsp olive oil (30 mL)

onion

Tbsp fresh grated ginger

garlic (minced)

tsp garam masala

tomatoes (400 g)

water (355 mL)

salt

To serve: rice, lemon, cilantro, yogurt

Soak: Add chana dal to a pot and cover with water. Let soak for 1 to 2 hours (or 8 hours, if starting in the morning before work). Strain before using.

Base: Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet or pot, then add onion, ginger, garlic, and garam masala. Cook until onion is softened and fragrant (about 3 minutes), then add the whole can of diced tomatoes, strained chana dal, and water.

Cook: Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until chana dal is soft enough to be pinched between two fingers (about 25 to 40 minutes). Add more water, as needed, until chana dal has cooked through. Season with salt, taste, and add more salt/garam masala as needed.

Serve: Serve warm with rice, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and fresh cilantro. I also love it with a dollop of plain yogurt and some homemade naan!

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