Best Chickpea Dahl Recipes

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CHANA DAL (SPLIT CHICKPEA CURRY)



Chana Dal (Split Chickpea Curry) image

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

Provided by Sarah Bond

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried chana dal (split chickpeas) (can sub whole chickpeas*, 200 g)
2 Tbsp olive oil (30 mL)
1 white or yellow onion (finely diced)
2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tsp garam masala
1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes (400 g)
1 ½ cups water (355 mL)
¼ tsp salt
To serve: rice, lemon, cilantro, yogurt

Steps:

  • 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!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (without rice), Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 5.9 g, Fat 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 252 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 5.5 g

CHANA DAL, NEW DELHI-STYLE



Chana Dal, New Delhi-Style image

Julie Sahni, an Indian cooking teacher, cookbook author and chef, says that in much of Indian cooking, the less you fuss with beans, the better they cook. This recipe, for spiced split chickpeas, calls for a mathani, a sort of hand blender, but if you don't have one and don't want to buy one, a potato masher will do the trick.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h

Yield About 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup split chickpeas (chana dal)
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 bay leaf, preferably Indian
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sunflower orsafflower oil
6 whole cloves
4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon crushed-red-chile flakes (optional)
3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine the chana dal, turmeric, cardamom, bay leaf, salt and 4 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the mixture bubbles gently, cover partly and cook for 40 minutes. At that point, the mixture should still be quite moist; if it is not, add 1 cup additional water and continue cooking, covered, until the dal is tender, about 20 minutes; turn off the heat. Remove the bay leaf. Use an Indian mathani (see related article) to purée the dal for about 1 minute; the dal should be saucy but not soupy.
  • To make the tadka, put the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the cloves; let sizzle for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until medium brown. Stir in the chili flakes if you're using them, and turn off the heat.
  • Pour the tadka into the dal; stir gently to combine. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 153 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKPEA DAHL



Chickpea Dahl image

Dahl is a staple in India, usually eaten with every meal. My family always eats Dahl when we make Indian food. This is a new recipe for Dahl made and demonstrated by Cinda Sanders on a cooking show titled "Indian Cuisine."

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     Curries

Time 50m

Yield 9 1 cup servings, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups grape tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
1 (2 inch) fresh ginger, peeled
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon margarine
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
5 small potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
2 cups frozen baby peas
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
salt

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in salted water until tender yet firm. Drain and set aside.
  • Saute onion in 1 tablespoons oil until clear. Transfer to a food processor along with the tomatoes and fresh ginger, and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt margarine and add the curry powder and cumin. Saute for 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Stir often to avoid burning.
  • Add the tomato mixture and continue to cook for 5 - 6 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the chickpeas, potatoes and frozen peas. Cook 5 - 10 minutes more. Serve hot over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.7, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 313.3, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 7, Protein 10

CURRIED CHICKPEA AND LENTIL DAL



Curried Chickpea and Lentil Dal image

This super-easy recipe is a perfect canvas for punchy, crunchy toppers like toasted coconut and mustard seeds with turmeric oil and a zingy chutney. The dal is vegan but full of hearty protein thanks to the chickpeas, lentils, and coconut milk.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Stew     Soup/Stew     Chickpea     Lentil     Mustard     Cilantro     Garlic     Ginger     Coconut     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Mustard Seed and Turmeric Oil:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
Cilantro-Raisin Chutney:
1 small shallot, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. chopped golden raisins
2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro stems
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Stew and assembly:
3 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 heads of garlic, halved crosswise
1 (3") piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained
2 (13.5-oz.) cans unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 cups split red lentils
Store-bought unsweetened toasted coconut flakes, thinly sliced Fresno or serrano chiles, and/or cilantro leaves (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Mustard Seed and Turmeric Oil:
  • Cook oil and mustard seeds in a small saucepan over medium-low, swirling often, until mustard seeds start to pop. Remove from heat and stir in turmeric and cayenne. Season with salt; let cool.
  • Cilantro-Raisin Chutney:
  • Mix shallot, raisins, cilantro stems, lime juice, and oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stew and assembly:
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Cook onions and garlic, cut side down, and ginger, stirring onions and ginger occasionally, until onions are translucent and garlic is golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Add curry powder and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas and 5 cups water, stirring to release any bits stuck on bottom of pot; season with several pinches of salt. Bring to a simmer; cover with a lid, leaving slightly askew so steam can escape. Cook, adjusting heat to maintain a very gentle simmer and skimming foam from surface as needed, until chickpeas have swelled about 50 percent in size but are still crunchy, 25-30 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and lentils to pot; season with more salt. Return to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until chickpeas are tender and lentils have broken down to form a thick broth, 30-35 minutes. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Ladle dal into bowls and serve with toasted Mustard Seed and Turmeric Oil, Cilantro-Raisin Chutney, coconut, chiles, and/or cilantro as desired.
  • Do Ahead
  • Oil can be made 1 day ahead. Store tightly covered at room temperature. Chutney can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Dal can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

CHICKPEA DAAL (INDIAN)



Chickpea Daal (Indian) image

This is my mother's recipe. There are variations throughout India and this is from Northern India (Punjab). It is actually a relatively easy recipe and can be left unattended for the majority of the time. Make sure to use the best and freshest ingredients available. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for a few days.

Provided by RavJJ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups chickpeas (not canned)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 large chopped onions
10 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons butter
1 inch chopped ginger (finely chopped or put in food processor)
2 chopped tomatoes, skins removed (to be processed in 1/2 tomato portions at a time)
1 green onion, chopped
0.25 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 small potatoes, cut into chunks
2 teaspoons chana masala (optional)
1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons garam masala (found in Indian stores or ethnic food section)
1 teaspoon turmeric
water

Steps:

  • Wash chickpeas in water.
  • Put chickpeas in fresh water with salt, two parts water to one part chickpeas.
  • Leave overnight to soak.
  • Put chickpeas (with water they were soaked in) into a large pot. Top up water to maintain 2 parts water to 1 part chickpea ratio if necessary. Bring water to a boil.
  • Cover and turn down to medium (level 5) heat, skim off any white foam.
  • Leave to simmer until chickpeas are tender, usually 2 or 3 hours.
  • Take off heat.
  • In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic on high heat, then turn down to (medium-high) level 8.
  • When onions are thoroughly transparent put in ginger.
  • Continue to sauté until mixture is sticking to bottom and brown bits are evident.
  • Put onion mixture in a food processor and mix (not steadily) until smooth.
  • Process tomato, 1/2 tomato portions at a time.
  • Put mixture back into large pot.
  • Add green onion.
  • Heat should be at (medium-high) level 8.
  • When mixture starts to bubble add tomato paste.
  • Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until butter is released and mixture does not stick to pot.
  • Add in potatoes.
  • Add in chana masala.
  • Reduce heat to level 7.
  • Put in chickpeas with a slotted spoon.
  • Water is NOT put in, but put aside for later.
  • Mix for about 2 minutes Add in red pepper, masala.
  • Mix for a further 2 minutes.
  • Add water from chickpeas, additional water can be added to give mixture a watery consistency (mixture should not be too thick looking initially, as mixture will reduce, usually you can add in another cup of water).
  • Add turmeric.
  • Bring mixture to a boiling point on max heat, then reduce heat to level 7. Cover partially and mix infrequently.
  • Once potatoes are tender, the daal is done.
  • This daal is typically eaten with Indian bread- naan or chapati.
  • As with most Indian cooking there is no"true" recipe, the cook decides what the recipe needs (somewhat of a hit and miss strategy, but it works).
  • If you are unable to find garam masala the following can be used: 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon cracked dried bay leaves, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves.

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