Chana Dhal (Or Dal)
Yield
6 servingsPrep
Cook
Ready
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ounces |
chana dall
|
* |
| 1 | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | each |
green chili peppers
split lengthwise |
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
corn oil
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
mustard seeds
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
medium, finely sliced |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
finely sliced |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cayenne pepper
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231.2 | ml/g |
chana dall
|
* |
| 5 | ml |
turmeric
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 2 | each |
green chili peppers
split lengthwise |
*
|
| 15 | ml |
corn oil
|
|
| 5 | ml |
mustard seeds
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
medium, finely sliced |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
finely sliced |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
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.
Sauté 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.
