What Is Channa dal and How Can I Use It?
Channa dal is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 4 recipes to get you started.
Quick facts
- In Chinese
- 鳢DAL
- British (UK) term
- Channa dal
- en français
- channa dal
- en español
- channa dal
Recipes using channa dal
There are 4 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Sambhar
South Indian sambhar made with toor dal, tamarind, coconut, and a ground spice paste of channa dal, dhania seeds, and dried red chiles. A tangy, protein-rich lentil stew for rice or dosa.
Thaval Adai - Breakfast Recipe
Thaval Adai is a very popular Breakfast recipe. Learn how to make and prepare this recipe by following the easy step by step Preparation Method with the listed ingredients of Thaval Adai.
Sambar Podi (Sambar Powder)
Homemade sambar powder (sambar podi) with toasted channa dal, coriander seeds, red chilies, fenugreek, and asafetida. An essential South Indian spice blend.
Chhole Alu
Chhole alu: North Indian chickpeas and potatoes in a tangy-spicy gravy with jaggery, tamarind, garam masala, and green chiles. A Punjabi street-food classic made vegetarian and satisfying.
