Gram Dal (Chickpea Dal) Recipe

Name: Gram Dal (Chickpea Dal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas; 2 ½ cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ cup ghee; 1 pinch cumin seed; 1 pinch asafetida powder; 1 ¼ teaspoons gingerroot, grated; 1 bay leaf; 2 ½ tablespoons fresh coconut, chopped; 2 ½ tablespoons raisins; 1 ¼ cups green peas; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon garam masala

Servings: persons

1 cup chickpeas
2 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¼ cup ghee
1 pinch cumin seed
1 pinch asafetida powder
1 ¼ teaspoons gingerroot, grated
1 bay leaf
2 ½ tablespoons fresh coconut, chopped
2 ½ tablespoons raisins
1 ¼ cups green peas
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garam masala

1
Soak chickpeas for at least 2 hours, drain and rinse.
2
Bring to a boil in the water and add the salt and turmeric.
3
Boil hard for 5 minutes and remove any scum that forms on the surface.
4
Reduce heat and simmer until tender.
5
This will take about 1 hour, but it can take longer if your peas are old.
6
When tender, remove from the heat.
7
Heat ghee in a large pot.
8
Add cumin seeds, asafetida, ginger and bay leaf.
9
Fry for a few seconds, stirring as the spices cook.
10
Add the coconut, raisins and peas.
11
Cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12
Stir in the cooked chickpeas, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
13
Simmer for another 15 minutes and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chickpeas, 2 ½ cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Gram Dal (Chickpea Dal) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Gram Dal (Chickpea Dal)

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