Indian

Chana dal

Name: Chana dal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 g Chana dal; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 2 tbsp Pure ghee; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 2 Green finger chillies; 3 cloves Garlic; ½ tsp Garam masala; a handful Fresh coriander

Split chickpeas simmered with turmeric, then finished with a sizzling tadka of cumin, chilli and garlic.

Prep 10 mins · Cook 40 mins · Serves 4

Ingredients

Chana dal250 g
Turmeric powder1 tsp
Pure ghee2 tbsp
Cumin seeds1 tsp
Green finger chillies2
Garlic3 cloves
Garam masala½ tsp
Fresh coriandera handful

Method

Rinse the dal and soak for 30 minutes.
Simmer in 1 litre of water with the turmeric for 30 to 35 minutes until soft, then season with salt.
Heat the ghee, add the cumin seeds, then the sliced garlic and chillies until fragrant.
Pour the sizzling tadka over the dal, sprinkle with garam masala and coriander.

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