Ny Times - Chana Dal Sundal Recipe

Name: Ny Times - Chana Dal Sundal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chana dal (split hulled chickpeas), chana (whole white chickpeas) or kala chana (black chickpeas), soaked in cold water overnight and drained; Salt; 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon urad dal (split husked black lentils); 2 or 3 red chiles, fresh or dry, slit lengthwise; 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 12 curry leaves; Pinch of asafetida (hing), optional; 3 tablespoons grated coconut, fresh or dried; Pinch of cayenne; Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups chana dal (split hulled chickpeas), chana (whole white chickpeas) or kala chana (black chickpeas), soaked in cold water overnight and drained
Salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon urad dal (split husked black lentils)
2 or 3 red chiles, fresh or dry, slit lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
12 curry leaves
Pinch of asafetida (hing), optional
3 tablespoons grated coconut, fresh or dried
Pinch of cayenne
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

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Simmer chana dal in a soup pot in abundant lightly salted water until soft but not mushy, about 15 minutes. (If using whole chickpeas, cook for 45 minutes.) Drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
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In a large wide skillet, heat coconut oil over medium high heat. Add urad dal, chiles, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Let sizzle for a minute until seeds begin to pop, then add asafetida if using. Turn flame to low and add cooked chana dal and gently stir to coat. Add coconut and continue to stir until spices are well distributed. Check seasoning, adding salt and cayenne as desired.
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Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chana dal (split hulled chickpeas), chana (whole white chickpeas) or kala chana (black chickpeas), soaked in cold water overnight and drained, Salt, 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon urad dal (split husked black lentils), and more.

Yes, Ny Times - Chana Dal Sundal 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.

Ny Times - Chana Dal Sundal

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