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KADDU CHANA DAL (BENGAL GRAM WASHED-PUMPKIN CURRY)

KADDU CHANA DAL

Nutrient Information for 1 katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

176

8.1

20.9

6.1

6-7 katoris
30 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, you can consume: 1 katori
  • If you are prescribed 1600 kcal, 1800 kcal, 2000 Kcal, you can consume: 1.5 katoris
  • 1 cup chana dal
  • 1.5 cups pumpkin, diced small pieces
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cm piece ginger, crushed
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 whole green chillies, sliced (optional)
  • 4 tsps mustard oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 sprigs coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish

Dry Spices

  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala (freshly prepared)*
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • Use minimal amount of salt

*Refer to recipe of garam masala

  1. Wash and soak chana dal for 20 minutes.
  2. Wash the pumpkin and dice into small pieces. Peel the onion, ginger and garlic and wash them. 
  3. Finely chop onion and slice green chillies. Crush ginger and garlic.
  4. In a pressure cooker, add chana dal, pumpkin, 4 cups of water, salt, turmeric powder, crushed ginger, and garlic. Cook the mixture for 10-15 minutes, then allow it to cool.
  5. Heat oil in a small pan/karahi, add asafoetida (hing) and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  6. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Add green chillies and cook for a few minutes.
  7. Remove the pan from the flame and add freshly ground garam masala. Pour over the hot dal and mix well.
  8. Serve garnished with coriander leaves.

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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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