Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas) recipe

 Chana Dal is a popular Indian dish made with split chickpeas, typically flavored with aromatic spices. Here's a simple recipe for making Chana Dal:

How to prepare. 

Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas) recipe

Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas) recipe

Ingredients:

➤1 cup chana dal (split chickpeas), washed and soaked for at least 30 minutes

➤1 large onion, finely chopped

➤2 tomatoes, chopped

➤1 green chili, chopped

➤1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

➤1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

➤1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

➤1 teaspoon coriander powder

➤1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

➤1/2 teaspoon garam masala

➤Salt to taste

➤3 cups water (for cooking)

➤2 tablespoons oil or ghee

➤Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)

For Tempering (Tadka):

➤1 teaspoon cumin seeds

➤2-3 cloves garlic, minced

➤1-2 dried red chilies

➤A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

Instructions:

1. Wash the chana dal thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 30 minutes.

2. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked chana dal, chopped onions, tomatoes, green chili, ginger-garlic        paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, and         water.

3. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for about 4-5 whistles or until the chana dal is soft and       cooked thoroughly. If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can also cook it in a pot, but it will take       longer.

4. Once the chana dal is cooked, heat oil or ghee in a separate pan for tempering.

5. Add cumin seeds to the hot oil. When the cumin seeds splutter, add minced garlic, dried red chilies,        and a pinch of asafoetida. Saute until the garlic turns golden brown.

6. Pour the tempering over the cooked chana dal and give it a gentle stir.

7. Simmer the dal for an additional 5-10 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld.

8. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot Chana Dal with rice or Indian bread like chapati or naan. It's a wholesome and nutritious dish that is both satisfying and flavorful. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.