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Dhaba style chana dal fry is an easy healthy Indian lentil which tastes delicious within few minutes. Learn how to make masala chana dal recipe | Dhaba style chana dal fry | chana dal takda |

Chana Dal is commonly used as one of the ingredients in various subzis, rice preparations and snacks. However, here is an chana dal takda prepared from chana dal, spiked up with tomato and onions, laced with simple spice powders. You will love the soothing flavour of this easy dal.

Chana Dal is an easy healthy Indian lentil dish made with split chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, herbs, and spices. It is vegan, gluten-free, and so easy to make. This delicious Dhaba style chana dal fry recipe pairs perfectly with roti, naan, or rice and makes a nutritious, protein-packed, hearty, and comforting meal.

pro tips to make masala chana dal: 1. Dal tends to thicken if kept for longer time, then just add little water and re-heat. 2. Make sure to cook the dal in 2 whistles only to avoid it from being mushy, maintain the mouthfeel of the dal. 3. Dhaba style chana dal fry serve it hot with jeera rice or roti of your choice.

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 6 servings

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  1. To make {span class="bold1"}masala chana dal{/span}, soak chana dal and yellow moong dal in enough water for 15 minutes in a deep bowl.
  2. Once soaked, drain well and transfer it to a pressure cooker, add turmeric powder, salt to taste and 3½ cups of water.
  3. Pressure cook it for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape and then open the lid.
  4. Heat oil and 1 tbsp ghee, in a deep pan, add cumin seeds, garlic, green chillies, onions and sauté for 2 minutes on medium flame.
  5. Add tomatoes and cook further for 1 minute. Add chilli powder, coriander cumin seed powder, ¼ cup water.
  6. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, remove little masala in a bowl and keep aside.
  7. Now add the cooked dal, salt to taste and kasuri methi, further cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes.
  8. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a small pan, add the masala, kashmiri chillies and chilli powder.
  9. Pour the temepering over the dal and mix well.
  10. Serve {span class="bold1"}masala chana dal{/span} hot garnished with coriander.

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what is masala chana dal made of?
  1. See the below list of ingredients for making masala chana dal.

how to cook chana and moong dal
  1. To make masala chana dal, in a deep bowl, take 1 cup chana dal (split bengal gram).
  2. Add 1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained. Yellow moong dal has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor that complements the spicier flavors of the chana dal and masala. Yellow moong dal has a softer texture than chana dal. This helps to create a more balanced and even texture in the finished dish.
  3. Add enough water and wash it thoroughly. 
  4. Drain well.
  5. Soak the dals in enough water for 15 minutes. 
  6. Once soaked, drain well.
  7. Transfer it to a pressure cooker.
  8. Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste.
  9. Add 3½ cups of water.
  10. Pressure cook it for 2 whistles.
  11. Allow the steam to escape and then open the lid.

how to make dhaba style chana dal fry
  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a deep pan.
  2. Add 1 tbsp ghee.
  3. Add ½ tsp cumin seeds.
  4. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic.
  5. Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies. 
  6. Add 3/4 cup finely chopped onions. Onions have a strong, sweet flavor that adds depth and complexity to the dish. Onions add a slightly chewy texture to the dish, which helps to balance out the soft texture of the dals.
  7. Sauté for 2 minutes on medium flame.
  8. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes. Tomatoes add a rich, tangy flavor to the dal. The natural sweetness of the tomatoes helps to balance out the spiciness of the other ingredients in the masala. Tomatoes add a slightly creamy texture to the dal, which makes it more enjoyable to eat.
  9. Cook further for 1 minute.
  10. Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
  11. Add 1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
  12. Add ¼ cup water.
  13. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes.
  14. Remove little masala in a bowl and keep aside.
  15. Now add the cooked dal.
  16. Add salt to taste.
  17. Add 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi). Dried fenugreek leaves have a strong, aromatic flavor that enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
  18. Further cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes.
  19. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a small pan.
  20. Add the masala.
  21. Add 2 kashmiri chillies. 
  22. Add ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder.
  23. Pour the tempering over the dal and mix well.
  24. Serve masala chana dal hot garnished with coriander.

pro tips to make masala chana dal
  1. Dal tends to thicken if kept for longer time, then just add little water and re-heat.  
  2. Make sure to cook the dal in 2 whistles only to avoid it from being mushy, maintain the mouthfeel of the dal.
  3. Dhaba style chana dal fry serve it hot with jeera rice or roti of your choice.
  4. Add 1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained. Yellow moong dal has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor that complements the spicier flavors of the chana dal and masala. Yellow moong dal has a softer texture than chana dal. This helps to create a more balanced and even texture in the finished dish.
  5. Add 3/4 cup finely chopped onions. Onions have a strong, sweet flavor that adds depth and complexity to the dish. Onions add a slightly chewy texture to the dish, which helps to balance out the soft texture of the dals.
  6. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes. Tomatoes add a rich, tangy flavor to the dal. The natural sweetness of the tomatoes helps to balance out the spiciness of the other ingredients in the masala. Tomatoes add a slightly creamy texture to the dal, which makes it more enjoyable to eat.

benefits of Chana dal recipe
  1. Chana Dal is rich in Folic Acid, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Protein
    1. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 34% of RDA.
    2. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 25% of RDA.
    3. Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 21% of RDA.
    4. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA.
    5. Protein : Protein is required for managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 17% of RDA.

Nutrient values per serving
Energy228 cal
Protein9.4 g
Carbohydrates27.7 g
Fiber6.3 g
Fat8.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A155.5 mcg
Vitamin B10.2 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B31.1 mg
Vitamin C6.7 mg
Folic Acid67.6 mcg
Calcium39.5 mg
Iron2.3 mg
Magnesium59 mg
Phosphorus124.5 mg
Sodium29.2 mg
Potassium384.4 mg
Zinc0.9 mg
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Reviews

Masala Chana Dal
 on 18 Jan 21 11:47 AM
5

Tarla Dalal
19 Jan 21 03:35 PM
   Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Masala Chana Dal
 on 22 Nov 19 03:57 AM
5

should we eat this with rice or roti?
Masala Chana Dal
 on 22 Sep 15 06:50 PM
4

Great recipe, thanks! I added some Everest Sabji Masala for extra taste, which was perfect. Also, the chana dal needed five whistles in my case.