Chana Dhal With Green Chilies And Spiced Raisins Recipe

Name: Chana Dhal With Green Chilies And Spiced Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 oz chana dhal or yellow split peas, picked, soaked in cold water for 15 mins, rinsed; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tbsp ghee (or oil); 1 tbsp golden raisins; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 None green chilies, finely chopped; 1 tbsp ginger, peeled and grated; 1 None cinnamon stick; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp tumeric; 1 None medium tomato, peeled and chopped; 1/2 tsp asafoetida or onion powder; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

9 oz chana dhal or yellow split peas, picked, soaked in cold water for 15 mins, rinsed
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp ghee (or oil)
1 tbsp golden raisins
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 None green chilies, finely chopped
1 tbsp ginger, peeled and grated
1 None cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp tumeric
1 None medium tomato, peeled and chopped
1/2 tsp asafoetida or onion powder
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1
Transfer dhal to a saucepan. Add 1 2/3 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 25-30 mins, until just tender. Season with 1 tsp salt. Set pan aside.
2
Mix remaining salt, garam masala and 1/4 tsp chili powder together. Set aside. Heat ghee in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute raisins for 1 min, until they puff up and start to brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate. Sprinkle with garam masala mixture and set aside.
3
Add garlic, chilies, ginger and cinnamon stick to pan. Fry for 2 mins, stirring often. Stir in remaining chili powder, cumin seeds and turmeric. Fry briefly then mix in tomato. Cook for 2 mins. Fold into dhal along with asafoetida. Bring dhal to a gentle simmer and cook gently for 10 mins.
4
Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in cilantro. Sprinkle with spiced raisins. Serve immediately.

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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: 9 oz chana dhal or yellow split peas, picked, soaked in cold water for 15 mins, rinsed, 1 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp chili powder, and more.

Yes, Chana Dhal With Green Chilies And Spiced Raisins 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 Dhal With Green Chilies And Spiced Raisins

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