Chana Dal (John Dahl) Indian Style
Recipe by Pankaj Sharma
A flavorful chana dal, simmered with aromatic spices and finished with a ghee tadka. Served with basmati rice or naan bread, this vegetarian dish is perfect for a comforting and spicy meal.
MediumIndianServes 4
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Source Video
5m
Prep
7h 16m
Cook
53m
Cleanup
8h 14m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$4.80
Per serving:$1.20
Critical Success Points
- • Soak the chana dal for 6 hours
- • Crush the coriander seeds before adding
- • Add the salt at the right time (when the water begins to reduce)
- • Prepare the tadka correctly (do not burn the spices)
- • Pour the hot tadka over the dal and mix well
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful when handling hot oil to avoid splatters.
- • Use a kitchen glove or towel to handle the hot pot.
- • Do not leave the tadka unattended while cooking.
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