Garlic Chana Dal

Garlic Chana Dal

🥘 Ingredients

  • chili powder
    1 tsp
  • coriander
    1 large handful
  • cumin seeds
    1 tsp
  • dal (split chickpeas)
    400 g
  • garlic
    8 cloves
  • ghee or oil
    3 Tbsp
  • salt
    1/2 tbsp
  • turmeric
    1 tsp
  • water
    1.5 kg

🍳 Cookware

  • pan
  1. 1
    Give the dal (split chickpeas) a rinse. Place them in a pan with 1500 ml of water , turmeric powder, and salt . Bring it to a boil and then cook for ⏱️ 1 hour .
    dal (split chickpeas): 400 g, water: 1.5 kg, turmeric: 1 tsp, salt: 1/2 tbsp
  2. 2
    Add 3 Tbsp of ghee or oil to hot a pan. Add the cumin seeds and thinly sliced garlic . Cook for ⏱️ 3 minutes or until golden.
    ghee or oil: 3 Tbsp, cumin seeds: 1 tsp, garlic: 8 cloves
  3. 3
    Add the chili powder and coriander . Stir through and then add the dal. Cook for ⏱️ 2 minutes .
    chili powder: 1 tsp, coriander: 1 large handful
  4. 4
    I like to serve mine with onion and pea pulao. Time to tuck in!