Chatpata chana dal Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak the chana dal for 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Pressure cook the dal with water, turmeric powder, and salt until it is soft and cooked.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida.
• STEP 4.Add chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, and green chilies to the pan and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
• STEP 5.Add chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, coriander powder, and tamarind pulp to the pan and cook until the tomatoes are soft.
• STEP 6.Add the cooked chana dal to the pan and mix well.
• STEP 7.Simmer the dal for a few minutes until the flavors are well combined.
• STEP 8.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• Soaking the chana dal helps in reducing the cooking time.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
• You can add a pinch of sugar to balance the tanginess of the tamarind.

Storage and Serving

• Store the leftover dal in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Reheat the dal before serving and adjust the consistency with water if needed.