Chana Dal

Name: Chana Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. chana dal (yellow split peas); 3 c. cold water; 1 tsp. turmeric; 2 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. finely chopped ginger; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 whole black peppercorns; 1-inch piece cinnamon stick; 1 cardamom pod; juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/2 tsp. fenugreek; 1 tsp. cumin seed; 1 tsp. mustard seed

Eats Now Editorial Team · 253 kcal · General

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Chana Dal – a delicious recipe with chana dal, cold water, turmeric, ground coriander, ginger, bay leaf. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 c. chana dal (yellow split peas)
3 c. cold water
1 tsp. turmeric
2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. finely chopped ginger
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 whole black peppercorns
1-inch piece cinnamon stick
1 cardamom pod
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp. fenugreek
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 tsp. mustard seed

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Chana dal is hulled and split dried chickpeas, one of the many types of legumes available in Indian grocery stores.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. chana dal (yellow split peas), 3 c. cold water, 1 tsp. turmeric, 2 tsp. ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Chana Dal 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
253 kcal
Category
General

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