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Channa Dal Fry

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This weeks theme is finished with yet another Punjabi dish. Lentils are so synonymous with Punjabi cuisine, that they have so many. A simple dahl is made in multitude ways. For the third day it is an effortless dahl made with channa dal. 
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Mamidikaya Pappu | Mango Dal | Mangai Paruppu

Channa Dal Fry

Channa Dal cooked in basic onion tomato masala.

Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 15 Mins | Total Time: 25 Mins | Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Channa Dal
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 3-4 Curry leaves, torn
  • 1-2 Green chillies
  • 1/2 Cup chopped Onions
  • 1 Cup Tomato Puree
  • Coriander for garnish
  • Red chilli powder (if needed)
  • 1 Tbsp Ghee (optional)
Instructions

  1. Pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder and keep aside. It should be soft and slightly mushy.
  2. Heat oil in a Kadai | Pan over medium high heat. 
  3. Once the oil shimmers, add the cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chillies and fry for a second. 
  4. Then add the chopped onions and saute until it turns translucent. Add the tomatoes and cook until the raw smell goes off. 
  5. Then add the cooked dal. Mix it well. Check for salt and spice level. If you need more spice, add red chilli powder. 
  6. Let it boil for about 5 minutes. Add water if the dal is very dry and thick. 
  7. Finally garnish it with coriander leaves and turn off the flame. Add a Tbsp of ghee at the end. 

This post is for Blogging Marathon 54 under the theme "Lentils 3 ways". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 54 here. 


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  1. Srivalli says

    Such a delicious dal Nisha..classic picture..

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  2. Chef Mireille says

    I can definitely enjoy this on a cold winter day!

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  3. vaishali sabnani says

    A comforting daal which can be added to the routine menu.

    Reply

  4. Pavani N says

    Simple dal dish that is tasty & healthy.

    Reply

  5. Kalyani says

    Yummy n filling

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