Chana Urad Dal

(Bengal Gram Dal and Split Black Gram Curry)

30 min

Prep (min)

5-6

Katoris

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Vegetarian

Nutrient Information — per 1 Katori

167 Kcal

Energy (kcal)

8.1 g

Protein

19.8 g

Carbohydrate

5.7 g

Total Fats

Amount per diet plan: 1 Katori at one time

Ingredients

1/2 cup Bengal gram dal (chana dal)

1/3 cup Black gram dal (split urad chilka)

1 large Onion, finely chopped

2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped

2 cm piece Ginger, crushed

4 cloves Garlic, crushed

2 small Green chillies, sliced (optional)

4 tsp Mustard oil

6 cups Water

2 sprigs Coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish

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

Method of Preparation

Wash and soak urad chilka and chana dal for 60-90 minutes and drain.

Peel the onion, ginger and garlic and wash them along with tomato and green chilli.

Finely chop the onion, green chilli and tomato and crush the ginger and garlic.

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.

Heat oil in a small pan/karahi and add cumin seeds, let them splutter. Add chopped green chillies and onion, and saute until golden brown.

Add the chopped tomato and cook for a few minutes until soft. Add garam masala and remove from the flame.

Pour the mixture over the hot dal and stir to mix well.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.