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CHANA URAD DAL (BENGAL GRAM DAL AND SPLIT BLACK GRAM CURRY)

CHANA URAD DAL

Nutrient Information for 1 katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

167

8.1

19.8

5.7

5-6 katoris
30 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, 1600 kcal, 1800 kcal you can consume: 1 katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 Kcal, you can consume: 1.5 katoris
  • 1/2 cup Bengal gram dal (chana dal)
  • 1/3 cup black gram dal (split urad chilka)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 mediums tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 cm piece ginger, crushed
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 small green chillies, sliced (Optional)
  • 4 tsps mustard oil
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 sprigs coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish

Dry Spices

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala (freshly prepared) *
  • Use minimal amount of salt

*Refer to the recipe of garam masala

  1. Wash and soak urad chilka and chana dal for 60-90 minutes and drain.
  2. Peel the onion, ginger and garlic and wash them along with tomato and green chilli. 
  3. Finely chop the onion, green chilli and tomato and crush the ginger and garlic.
  4. Add the salt, turmeric powder, crushed ginger, and garlic to the soaked dal. Add 6 cups of water and salt.  Pressure cook for 10 minutes (2-3 whistles). Let it cool.
  5. Heat oil in a small pan/ karahi and add cumin seeds, let them splutter. Add chopped green chillies and onion, and sauté until golden brown.
  6. Add the chopped tomato and cook for a few minutes until soft. Add garam masala and remove from the flame.
  7. Pour the mixture over the hot dal and stir to mix well.
  8. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

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The content of the website is part of a research study led by Prof Ambuj Roy (Department of Cardiology) & Prof Archna Singh (Department of Biochemistry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi and Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath at TGI, Delhi. The research study is a grant of Indian Council of Medical Research.                           

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