Chana Dal Fry - #Kinfolks #Karachi Recipe

Name: Chana Dal Fry - #Kinfolks #Karachi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: chana dal For pressure cooking -, Bengal gram - 1/2 cup; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; salt - to taste; 2 teaspoons oil; ginger paste or freshly grated - 1/2 teaspoon; garlic paste or freshly grated - 1/2 teaspoon; 2 green chilies; 1/2 cup onion; 1 cup tomatoes; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; turmeric powder - a pinch; 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala; 2 teaspoons oil; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 6 curry leaves; 1 red chili

Servings: persons

chana dal For pressure cooking -, Bengal gram - 1/2 cup
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt - to taste
2 teaspoons oil
ginger paste or freshly grated - 1/2 teaspoon
garlic paste or freshly grated - 1/2 teaspoon
2 green chilies
1/2 cup onion
1 cup tomatoes
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
turmeric powder - a pinch
1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
2 teaspoons oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
6 curry leaves
1 red chili

1
Take chana dal in a colander. wash it under running cold water till water runs clear.
2
Soak in enough water for at least 30 minutes. More soaking time will not hurt.
3
Now discard the cooking water. take dal in pressure cooker along with fresh 1 1/2 cups of water. Add turmeric powder and salt.
4
Cover the pressure cooker and put the weight on. Turn the heat on medium. Let it cook for 6-7 whistles. Let the pressure go down by itself. Then open the lid. Dal should be soft. Keep it aside.
5
Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add ginger paste, garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for a minute.
6
Then add chopped onions. Cook till they become translucent.
7
Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook till they get soft.
8
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt.
9
Mix well. Saute for a minute.
10
Add cooked dal with its water. If needed add extra water and make runny consistency. Let it come to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Meanwhile prepare the tadka. Heat the oil in a small pan on medium heat. Once hot add mustard seeds. Let them pop. Then add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
12
Add curry leaves and dried red chili.
13
Add tempering to the dal.
14
Mix well and dal is ready to serve.
15
Shelf life: it can be refrigerated once it cools completely in airtight container up to 4-5 days. Or even you can freeze it.
16
Serving suggestions: Serve it with plain rice or jeera rice. You can serve with any Indian flat bread like paratha, naan, roti.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: chana dal For pressure cooking -, Bengal gram - 1/2 cup, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, salt - to taste, and more.

Yes, Chana Dal Fry - #Kinfolks #Karachi 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chana Dal Fry - #Kinfolks #Karachi

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