Chana Dhal (Or Dal)

5 hours Prep: 4 hours Cook: 1 hours

39 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

8	ounces	chana dall
1	teaspoon	turmeric
1/4	teaspoon	salt
2	each	green chili peppers	split lengthwise
1	tablespoon	corn oil
1	teaspoon	mustard seed
1	each	onion	medium, finely sliced
1	clove	garlic	finely sliced
1/2	teaspoon	cayenne pepper

Directions

Wash peas in cold running water.

When water runs clear set aside to soak for 4 hours.

Drain peas and put in sauce pan wit turmeric, salt, and green chilies.

Add enough water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil.

Partly cover pan, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until water has been absorbed and peas are tender but not mushy.

Add more water if necessary.

Meanwhile, heat corn oil in a skillet.

Add mustard seeds and cover pan.

Saute for 2 minutes.

Uncover pan, add onion and garlic, fry until golden.

Stir in cayenne pepper and cook for 30 seconds.

Add cooked spices to the peas.

Stir cook for 2 minutes.

Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 22g

Amount per Serving

Calories 39 54% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 283mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.0g	1%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	29%
Calcium	3%		Iron	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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