Chana Dal Recipe: A Mouth-watering Vegetarian Delight 2023

Recipe for Chana Dal 

A dish made with split Bengal gram, flavored with Indian spices. Here's a recipe for Chana Dal:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 2-3 dried red chillies
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. Rinse the chana dal in water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large saucepan, add the chana dal, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the dal is cooked and soft.
3. In a separate pan, heat the ghee or oil over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and fennel seeds. When the seeds start to splutter, add the dried red chillies and fry for a few seconds.
4. Add the onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
5. Add the ginger and garlic paste and fry for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
7. Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
8. Add the cooked chana dal to the tomato mixture and mix well. If the dal is too thick, add some water to adjust the consistency.
9. Let the dal simmer for 5-10 minutes so that the flavors meld together.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or Indian bread.

Enjoy your Chana Dal!

Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.

Chana Dal Nutrition information

Here is the approximate nutrition information for the Chana Dal recipe: Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)

• Calories: 360
• Total Fat: 13g

• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 690mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 17g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 16g

Please note that the nutrition information may vary based on the specific brands and amounts of ingredients used. Additionally, the amount of ghee or oil used in the recipe can affect the total fat content.