Chana Dal Curry (Kerala Style) Recipe

Name: Chana Dal Curry (Kerala Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup channa dal (washed & soaked for 2 hours); 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 cup cabbage, shredded; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 3 curry leaves; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced; 1 large roma tomato, cut into large cubes; 3 tablespoons oil; salt; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon hing (asafoetida powder)

Servings: persons

1 cup channa dal (washed & soaked for 2 hours)
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
1 teaspoon ginger
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
3 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced
1 large roma tomato, cut into large cubes
3 tablespoons oil
salt
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon hing (asafoetida powder)

1
Cook dal in 4 c of water until soft, adding more water as needed. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat oil in another pan.
3
Saute cabbage and bell pepper over high heat, about 3 minutes.
4
Add ginger, jalapeno, hing, dry spices and tomato.
5
Saute until the oil separates from the ingredients in the pan.
6
Add 1 c of water and bring to a boil.
7
Add cooked dal and cook 10 minutes until gravy is thick.
8
Add the coconut milk and remove from heat.
9
Add lemon juice.
10
Serve with flat bread or rice.

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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: 1 cup channa dal (washed & soaked for 2 hours), 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 cup cabbage, shredded, and more.

Yes, Chana Dal Curry (Kerala Style) 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.

Chana Dal Curry (Kerala Style)

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