Organic Brown Chana Dal (Whole)
It is 100% pure ,gluten free , vegan and organically grown dal. Chana dal/kala chana/ Chickpea considered as pulses, which means that they contain protein and fiber. As a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as aiding weight management, improving digestion, and reducing your risk of disease.
They’re often used in soups, stews, curries, and other dishes. Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans, while lentils are split peas.
Nutrition Facts Serving Per 1 Cup
Calories 210
Fat 3.8g
Sodium 322mg
Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 9.6g
Sugars 6g
Protein 10.7g
How to cook Chana Dal ?
Ingredients
- You will need:
1 cup dried brown channa dal (chickpea)
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon Garlic and Ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- Green chili and fresh coriendar leaves for granishing and inhancing the taste
Method
Wash the dal thoroughly under running tap water. Drain the water completely.
- Add 2 cups of water to the dal and soak overnight.
- In the morning, drain the water and add the soaked dal into a pressure cooker.
- Cook the dal until it becomes soft.
- Heat 1 tablespoons of oil or ghee in a pan. Once hot, add chopped onios when the onions have lightly browned, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, tomato paste, mix well on a low heat for 4-5 min.The oil should also start to leave the masala mixture which is an indication that the onion-tomato base mixture is fully cooked. Add dal into the mixture and cook for 4-5 min.If you want to make dry chana daal it’s ready to serve if not in that case you can add 2 cup water and cook for 4-5 min more.
- Switch off the heat and add 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves.
- Transfer the cooked dal into a bowl and mix well.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
