Chana and Split Moong Dal with Pepper Flakes Recipe

Name: Chana and Split Moong Dal with Pepper Flakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (192 g) split gram (chana dal), picked over and washed (see Notes); 1 cup (192 g) dried split green lentils with skin (moong dal), picked over and washed (see Notes); 1/2 medium yellow or red onion, peeled and diced ( 1/2 cup [75 g]); 1 (1-inch [2.5-cm]) piece ginger root, peeled and grated or minced; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or minced; 1 medium tomato, peeled and diced (1 cup [160 g]); 1-3 green Thai, serrano, or cayenne chiles, stems removed, chopped; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, divided; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (see Notes); 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt; 1 teaspoon red chile powder or cayenne; 6 cups (1.42 L) water; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup (192 g) split gram (chana dal), picked over and washed (see Notes)
1 cup (192 g) dried split green lentils with skin (moong dal), picked over and washed (see Notes)
1/2 medium yellow or red onion, peeled and diced ( 1/2 cup [75 g])
1 (1-inch [2.5-cm]) piece ginger root, peeled and grated or minced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or minced
1 medium tomato, peeled and diced (1 cup [160 g])
1-3 green Thai, serrano, or cayenne chiles, stems removed, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, divided
1 teaspoon turmeric powder (see Notes)
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon red chile powder or cayenne
6 cups (1.42 L) water
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

1
Put the split gram, green lentils, onion, ginger root, garlic, tomato, chiles, 1 tablespoon of the cumin, turmeric, salt, red chile powder, and water in the slow cooker.
2
Cook on high for 5 hours.
3
(See Notes for details on making this dish without a slow cooker.)
4
Near the end of the cooking time, heat the oil in a shallow pan over medium-high heat.
5
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of cumin.
6
Once it is sizzling, add the red pepper flakes.
7
Cook for another 30 seconds at the most.
8
If you cook it too long, the flakes will get too hard.
9
Add this mixture, along with the cilantro, to the lentils.
10
Serve this alone as a soup or with brown or white basmati rice, toti, or naan.

174

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (192 g) split gram (chana dal), picked over and washed (see Notes), 1 cup (192 g) dried split green lentils with skin (moong dal), picked over and washed (see Notes), 1/2 medium yellow or red onion, peeled and diced ( 1/2 cup [75 g]), 1 (1-inch [2.5-cm]) piece ginger root, peeled and grated or minced, and more.

Yes, Chana and Split Moong Dal with Pepper Flakes falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chana and Split Moong Dal with Pepper Flakes

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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