Chana dal is a healthy, protein packed and delicious Indian dish where bengal gram is cooked in a spicy onion tomato masala. It is can be eaten with rice, roti or plain parathas. Add chana dal to a pot or cooker. Rinse a few times until water runs clear. Soak it in regular water for 1 to 4 hours as per your convenience.
For tadka 1 ▢ 2 tablespoons ghee (oil for a vegan dish) 2 ▢ ½ to ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds 3 ▢ 2 dried red chilies 4 ▢ ½ to 1 tablespoon garlic fine chopped (I use 1 tbsp) 5 ▢ ⅛ teaspoon hing (asafoetida) (or gluten-free hing) 6 ▢ ⅓ teaspoon red chilli powder
Chana dal served with rice is a healthy, hearty and satisfying meal that you will love any time. It’s naturally vegan and gluten-free!! This recipe makes a delicious, spicy and protein-packed chana dal dish that will soon be your family favorite.
Oil free Dal Tadka - Restaurant style Lentil soup. Masoor Dal Tadka is one of the better known dals as it is generally available in Indian restaurants. Tadka, tarka, or chaunk are all words for the tempering, which is spices and herbs fried in oil and then mixed into the cooked lentils.