How to make Best Chana dal recipe

How to make Best Chana dal Fry recipe 

Chana dal is a popular dish in Indian households. It is not only tasty but also very simple and flavourful.This recipe is not only comforting but is also full of nutritious food, which is absolutely perfect for your meal. Whether you want to eat something healthy, something spicy or some protein-rich meal, this chana dal is perfect for everything.

Today I am going to tell you the step by step process by which you can make this Chana Dal Fry at home in a very easy way.

About chana dal:

Chana dal is also known as Bengal gram.

This made with spilt and polished chickpeas. Its nutty flower makes this dish versatile for every dish. Chana dal is full of protein, fibre and essential vitamins which make it a perfect dish for vegetarians or vegans. Almost every state regions has a popular dish made with chana dal.

You can also make different dishes from it like Dhokla, Masala Vada, Kanda Bhaji and many more.

You can eat this fluffy rich with roti, naan or you can try it with cumin rice, ghee rice or some vegetable salad or papad, this is the best combination for chana dal fry.

You can also eat it with dishes. You can also eat it by spreading it on the dishes and garnishing it with onion and fresh coriander leaves.

Why should you include chana dal in your diet:

Before you add it in your diet , known about it's nutrients. 

Rich in protein:

Chana dal is an excellent plant-based protein source, making it ideal for vegetarians and vegans.

High in fiber:

Chana dal my mughut helps in digesting fiber and increasing the strength of the intestine. And it helps in increasing your blood.

Low glycemic index:

It is perfect for diabetic people and those who need to increase their carbohydrate intake.

Paked with nutritious:

Chana dal is a dish that is full of vitamins like B-complex and also minerals like iron, zinc and magnesium.

Versatile and easy to cook:

Whether you prepare chana dal in traditional way or modern way, it adopts everything.

Ingredients you'll needs:

For dal:

• 1 cup chana dal( bengal gram)

• 3 cup of water ( for cook the dal)

• 1 medium size onion ( finaly chopped)

• 2 medium size tomato ( finaly chopped)

• 2 green chillies ( slit lengthwise)

• 1 tsp turmeric powder 

• 1 tsp red chilli Powder 

• 1 tbsp cumin seeds ( jeera)

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil

• 1 tbsp garam masala 

• Salt to taste.

For tempering:

• 2 tbsp ghee

• 1 tbsp mustard seeds ( rai)

• 5-6 garlic cloves ( finaly chopped)

• A pinch of hing

• Fresh coriander leaves 

Let's see how to make it step by step:

Prepare the dal:

• Wash the chana dal under running water until it becomes clean.

• Then soak it in water for 30 minutes or 11 hours so that it takes less time to cook.

Cook the dal:

• Then drain the soaked water and add the dal in the pressure cooker along with 3 cups of water, then add a little turmeric powder and a pinch of salt .

• let the dal cook for 3-4 whistles in medium flame.If you are using a regular pot then cook till the lentils become soft and keep in mind that they do not overcook.

• Once the dal is cooked, mash it lightly with the back side of a spoon so that the dal gets a creamier consistency.

Prepare the base:

• Heat ghee and oil in a pan, add sumin seeds and let it sizzle.

• Then add chopped onions and cook till they become golden brown.

• Then add green chillies and tomatoes and cook until the mixture becomes soft and oil separates from the sides.

• Then stir the garam masala red chilli Powder and salt mix well.

Combain dal and masala:

• Then add the mashed dal masala to it and mix it well. And add panni as per the need to adjust the consistency of the dal.

• These simmer the lentils for 5-7 minutes on low flame so that the spices in it get mixed well and the taste of the lentils improves.

Tempering the dal :

• In a small pan I may add ghee or oil or heat it and then add mustard seeds and try splitter.

• Then add dried red chillies, chopped garlic cloves or a pinch of hing and stir it until the garlic turns golden brown.

•  Pour the tempering into dal and mix it well.

Garnish and serve:

• Now your dal is ready to eat serve it with fresh coriander leaves. 

• Serve hot with stream rice, fluffy roti or jeera rice. And add the ghee For extra flover.

Tip's for perfect channa dal:

Use fresh dal:

Old lentils take a lot of time to cook. You should use fresh lentils so that both the taste and consistency are maintained.

Consistency matters:

Adjust water to make dal thick or semi thick for better consistency. 

Tempering is key:

A good tempering enhance the significant flover in your dal, so don't skip this step.

Experiment with spices:

You can add curry leaves or kasuri methi or even coconut milk for unique taste. 

Cook in ghee:

For authentic taste ghee is must but you can added oil also for a vegan version.