East Indian · Vegetarian
Cholar Dal.
Bengali-style chana dal with coconut and aromatic whole spices.
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A little context.
Time excludes soaking. Chana dal should not be mashed completely in this version.
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Cholar Dal
~65 minutes estimated. Time excludes soaking. Chana dal should not be mashed completely in this version.
US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.
Ingredients
Method
- 01
Simmer soaked chana dal with water and turmeric until tender but the lentils still hold some shape.
- 02
Fry coconut slices in ghee until lightly golden and set aside. Add cumin and whole spices to the pan and warm until fragrant.
- 03
Pour the tempering into the dal. Add salt and optional sugar and simmer briefly. Finish with coconut slices.
Golden-raisin accents
Add: 0.53 oz by weight golden raisins
Rinse and add with the final simmer so they soften. If using this variation, taste before adding the optional sugar in the base recipe.
A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.Time excludes soaking. Chana dal should not be mashed completely in this version.
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