Best Chana Dal Split Chickpeas New Delhi Style Recipes

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CHANA DAL (AUTHENTIC NORTH INDIAN RECIPE)



Chana Dal (Authentic North Indian Recipe) image

This chana dal fry is Punjabi style recipe of bengal gram lentils or hulled and spilt black chickpeas tempered and flavored with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices.

Provided by Dassana Amit

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chana dal ((bengal gram or split chickpeas) - 200 grams)
2.5 to 3 cups water (for stovetop pressure cooking and 2 to 2.5 cups water for Instant Pot cooking)
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
3 tablespoons oil (or ghee (clarified butter))
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic (or 4 to 5 medium-sized garlic)
½ cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes ( or 2 medium-sized tomatoes)
½ to 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger (or 1 inch ginger)
½ teaspoon chopped green chilies (or serrano pepper or 1 green chilli)
½ teaspoon red chili powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))
½ teaspoon Garam Masala
½ teaspoon dry mango powder ((amchur powder) or add as required * check point 4 in notes below)
1 pinch asafoetida ((hing) - optional)
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder ((ground coriander))
1 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves ((kasuri methi) - crushed, optional)
salt (as required)
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves ( (cilantro))

Steps:

  • Pick and rinse the chana dal well in running water.
  • Soak the dal in enough water for an hour. Or soak in hot water (not boiling hot water) for 30 minutes.
  • Drain the lentils and add them to a 3 litre pressure cooker along with turmeric powder. Add 2.5 to 3 cups water in the cooker and stir well. For Instant pot add 2 to 2.5 cups water.
  • On a high heat pressure cook the lentils for 10 to 11 minutes or for 7 to 8 whistles or more, till the dal is softened and well cooked.
  • In the instant pot, pressure cook on high mode for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Allow the cooker or Instant Pot to do a complete natural pressure release before unsealing the lid. That means to let the pressure falls on its own in the cooker or instant pot.
  • Check the lentils. They should be very soft and easy to mush with the back of a spoon.
  • Cover and set aside the cooked chana dal.
  • In another pan, heat oil or ghee.
  • Add the cumin seeds first and fry for a few seconds till they splutter.
  • Then add the garlic and fry till they become light brown.
  • Now add the onions and fry till they get golden stirring often.
  • Now add the chopped tomatoes, ginger and green chili.
  • Stir and add all the dry spice powders - turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, asafoetida, dry mango powder and coriander powder.
  • Sauté stirring often till the tomatoes soften and the oil starts to leave the sides of the mixture.
  • Add the crushed dry fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) and stir.
  • Pour the cooked chana dal together with its stock to the sautéed masala mixture or vice versa. Season with salt according to taste.
  • Stir and simmer the dal for 6 to 8 minutes or more till you get medium consistency of the dal. The consistency is neither thick nor thin.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve the chana dal hot with some basmati rice or roti or bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 312 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHANA DAL SUNDAL



Chana Dal Sundal image

Sundal is an addictive South Indian snack made with chickpeas, spiced with mustard seeds, chiles and grated coconut, and sold on the beach in paper cones by roaming vendors. A bit like popcorn in nature, though with a softer texture and a lot more zing, it is meant for casual nibbling. (It makes great party food.) It is also prepared for certain Indian religious festivals throughout the year. Here you make it with a small split chickpea called chana dal, but is often made with large chickpeas or other legumes, like peanuts. Look for chana dal and (other dals) at any Indian grocery or online if you can't find it at the market.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chana dal (split hulled chickpeas), chana (whole white chickpeas) or kala chana (black chickpeas), soaked in cold water overnight and drained
Salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon urad dal (split husked black lentils)
2 or 3 red chiles, fresh or dry, slit lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
12 curry leaves
Pinch of asafetida (hing), optional
3 tablespoons grated coconut, fresh or dried
Pinch of cayenne
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Simmer chana dal in a soup pot in abundant lightly salted water until soft but not mushy, about 15 minutes. (If using whole chickpeas, cook for 45 minutes.) Drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
  • In a large wide skillet, heat coconut oil over medium high heat. Add urad dal, chiles, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Let sizzle for a minute until seeds begin to pop, then add asafetida if using. Turn flame to low and add cooked chana dal and gently stir to coat. Add coconut and continue to stir until spices are well distributed. Check seasoning, adding salt and cayenne as desired.
  • Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 167 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

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