Bhuni Chana Dal With Paneer (Fried Bengal Gram With

Name: Bhuni Chana Dal With Paneer (Fried Bengal Gram With Cottage Cheese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g panir, cut into cubes 2.5 cm; 5 g ginger; 4 cloves garlic; 5 tablespoons oil; 2 cloves; 1 whole dry kashmiri chile; 1 bay leaf; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 brown cardamom pod; 2 medium onions, grated; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 cups water; 1 cup bengal gram dal, soaked in water for 2 hours; salt; 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

225 g panir, cut into cubes 2.5 cm
5 g ginger
4 cloves garlic
5 tablespoons oil
2 cloves
1 whole dry kashmiri chile
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
1 brown cardamom pod
2 medium onions, grated
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups water
1 cup bengal gram dal, soaked in water for 2 hours
salt
1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped

1
Grind ginger and garlic to a paste.
2
Hat oil in a pan.
3
Lightly brown the paneer pieces.
4
Remove them, drain excess oil by wiping them on a clean tissue paper and keep aside.
5
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy bottom pan.
6
Add the whole chilli, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon and cardamom.
7
Stir for a few seconds.
8
Add onions and fry till golden brown.
9
Add the ginger garlic paste.
10
Stir for a few seconds.
11
Add turmeric and chilli powder, tomatoes and 1/4 cup water.
12
Cook till the tomatoes are pulpy and the oil shows separately, stirring occasionally.
13
Add the Bengal gram and salt.
14
Stir for 3 minutes.
15
Add the remaining water and stir.
16
Bring the mixture to a boil.
17
Lower heat, close the pan with a lid and then cook on slow flame till the dal is done.
18
Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
19
Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g panir, cut into cubes 2.5 cm, 5 g ginger, 4 cloves garlic, 5 tablespoons oil, and more.

Yes, Bhuni Chana Dal With Paneer (Fried Bengal Gram With Cottage Cheese) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bhuni Chana Dal With Paneer (Fried Bengal Gram With Cottage Cheese)

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