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Yellow dal recipe | Chana dal recipe

Apr 16, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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This is simple recipe of Chana dal which is both delicious and simple. You could pair it with toasted sourdough bread or with rice. Pair it with a grilled veggie sandwich and you are done with dinner in a jiffy.
Yellow lentils or chana dal are easily available and cook little slower compared to other lentils. Dal is a great way of having proteins. Just add a dash of lemon juice for easy iron absorption.

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Chana Dahl Recipe
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Different types of lentil recipes

Lentils are easy to digest as well as cheap. A packet lasts long and makes multiple meals. You can make variety of dishes with lentils and never get bored.

Indian lentils for reference:

  1. Moong - yellow split lentils
  2. Sabut moong/Hari moong  - green gram split lentils
  3. Chilke wali moong -split green gram
  4. Urad dal chilka- split black  gram 
  5. Kali /Maa ki dal - black gram whole lentils
  6. Urad - split black gram
  7. Toor /arhar - yellow pigeon peas split lentils
  8. Chana -split Bengal gram
  9. Masoor  -red lentils
  10. Moth - Turkish gram

Other important ones are turai dhal, lauki chana dhal, daal makhni,Yellow dal recipe sambar, rasam, amti. Dal fry & jeera rice is a match made in heaven. Indian cuisine has a variety of lentils and many ways to use them. Be it as a curry, appetizer and even a dessert. See the space below to learn how to make mixed lentils.

Ingredients

For cooking lentils in pot

  • Yellow lentils / Chana dal (soaked in water)
  • Tomato
  • Ginger-garlic
  • Paprika powder
  • Curry powder
  • Oil
  • salt as per taste
  • water
  • Coriander leaves
  • lemon juice (optional)
Chana dal ingredients

Instructions

  • In a pan, heat oil and add ginger and garlic.
Chana dal recipe step 1
  • Add tomatoes and salt.
Chana dal recipe step 2
  • Continue cooking on low heat.
Chana dal recipe step 3
  • Once tomatoes soften, add paprika and curry powder.
Chana dal recipe step 4
  • Cook until the spices are mixed well
Chana dal recipe step 5
  • Add the soaked lentils
Chana dal recipe step 6
  • Add water to the lentils,cover and cook
Chana dal recipe step 7
  • Cook on slow flame, until the lentils are cooked and soft(25-30 minutes). You can adjust the amount of water as per your choice
Chana dal recipe step 8

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve warm with bread or rice.

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Equipment

I have used a heavy bottom pot here in this recipe. However, you can always use your instant pot for it. I am yet to try this in mine though. Will update the recipe card as soon as I do. 🙂

Variations

If you like your food spicy, increase the red chili powder in tempering. If you like your food mild, use paprika or Kashmiri red chilly powder which are a milder variety. 

Substitutions

You can use ghee for tempering instead of oil if you are vegetarian.

Equipment

You can cook lentils in any heavy bottom pan or even a slow cooker. You can use a instant pot or a pressure cooker too. The cook time will differ depending on the equipment. Check if the lentils are ready, by mashing a spoonful by using your thumb and index finger. Otherwise let it cook for 10-15 mins. 

Storage

If you are short of time on a weeknight? Boil the lentils in a a bigger quantity which lasts  two days together. Use half and remaining the next day. Always temper the lentils fresh, it tastes perfect. If you have lots of dhal left, strain it to use water for making rasam.Use the boiled lentil to make paratha.

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  • mix dal tadka
  • moong dal chilka
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Yellow dal recipe

Yellow dal or Chana dal recipe is a great source of protein and best served with rice.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: masoor dal recipe, red lentil recipe, yellow dal tadka
Servings: 4
Author: bhavana bhatia

Equipment

  • Pot for cooking lentils
  • small pan for tempering

Ingredients

For cooking lentils in a pot

  • 1 cup Yellow split peas also known as chana dal in India
  • 2 tablespoon oil or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 cup tomatoes crushed/pureed
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder can be replace with turmeric powder,garam masala
  • ½ tablespoon paprika powder
  • 3 cups water or more
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander for garnish
  • Salt as per taste
  • lemon juice optional

Instructions

Step to cook the dal

  • Soak the lentils in a bowl of water for 30 minutes or an hour atleast. drain the excess water
  • In a pan, heat oil and cook ginger and garlic
  • Add tomatoes with little salt
  • Cook until the tomatoes are soft, add the curry powder with paprika powder
  • Add the soaked lentils with water.
  • Cover and cook until the lentils are soft and start breaking apart.(around 30-35 minutes)
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves,serve with Rice/bread

Notes

The dal thickens after cooking, Adjust the water and spices as per your taste.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g

FAQs

How do you thicken lentil dahl?

Let it simmer for a while once it boils. It thickens as time goes by.

What happens when I eat dal every day?

Dal is low in fat and high in protein. It helps you avoid meat too. It is filling and nutritious. Good source of iron. Just remember to add a dash of lemon for best results.

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