Place the lentils in a bowl. Then cover with water and soak the chana dal for one hour. For a quicker method, soak the lentils in hot water (not boiling!) for about 30 minutes. 3. When done soaking, drain the water. 4. Add the chana dal to your pressure cooker or Instant Pot, along with ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder. 5.
Chana Dal is hearty, nutritious, makes for a healthy and fulfilling dinner with rice or roti, and is flavourful from a handful of spices. It is often a dish made from convenience in my house because it is easy and packs a punch of nutrients. I have a Jeera rice recipe that pairs well with this.
One of the Lowest Glycemic Indexes. Chana dal has one of the lowest Glycemic Indexes of any foods ever tested, even though almost two-thirds of its calories come from carbs. Its index is 8, where glucose is the index food, 100, and garbanzo beans has a GI of 36.