Channa dhal recipe

Name: Channa dhal recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g (7.9oz) channa dhal (or if you can't find it, yellow split peas/lentils are a good alternative); 1.5 l (2.6pints) water; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 0.5 tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garam masala; 6 green chillies, slit down the side; 2 teaspoons jaggery or brown sugar salt to taste; 2 tablespoons ghee or buttter; 0.25 small coconut, finely diced; 2 tablespoons raisins, soaked in water; 4 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon garam masala

Servings: persons

225 g (7.9oz) channa dhal (or if you can't find it, yellow split peas/lentils are a good alternative)
1.5 l (2.6pints) water
1 tsp ground turmeric
0.5 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala
6 green chillies, slit down the side
2 teaspoons jaggery or brown sugar salt to taste
2 tablespoons ghee or buttter
0.25 small coconut, finely diced
2 tablespoons raisins, soaked in water
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon garam masala

1
Place the channa dhal in a saucepan with the water and bring to the boil.
2
Remove any foam that rises to the surface.
3
Add the turmeric and chilli powder, cover the pan and gently simmer until the dhal is soft.
4
Mash the dhal with a potato masher to break it up a little.
5
Combine the coriander, cumin and garam masala with a little water until a paste forms, and add to the dhal along with the green chillies, jaggery or brown sugar and salt to taste.
6
Continue cooking for a further 5 minutes.
7
Heat the ghee or butter in a small frying pan.
8
When hot, add the coconut and raisins, and fry until golden.
9
Add the bay leaves and garam masala, fry for 1 minute and pour on to the dhal.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g (7.9oz) channa dhal (or if you can't find it, yellow split peas/lentils are a good alternative), 1.5 l (2.6pints) water, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 0.5 tsp chilli powder, and more.

Yes, Channa dhal recipe 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!