Spicy Sindhi Dal
by Tarla Dalal
Chana dal has a somewhat rustic but very satiating texture, flavour and aroma compared to other dals, and if used properly, it can turn into a brilliant accompaniment, as in the case of this Spicy Sindhi Dal. Smartly flavoured with everyday ingredients like green chillies and onions, this dal gets its intense taste from a combination of readily available spice powders and a dash of lime juice as well. Serve hot with a bowl of steaming rice or phulkas.
Spicy Sindhi Dal recipe - How to make Spicy Sindhi Dal
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 cup chana dal (split bengal gram) , soaked for 3 hours and drained
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 sliced green chillies
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For The Garnish
onion rings
a sprig of coriander (dhania)
- Method
- Combine the chana dal, salt, turmeric powder and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, garam masala and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally and mashing it lightly with the back of the spoon.
- Add the cooked dal and little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the lemon juice and coriander and mix well.
- Serve hot garnished with onion rings and a sprig of coriander.
Spicy Sindhi Dal Video by Tarla Dalal
| Energy | 132 cal |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 232.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 38.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 40.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 19.7 mg |
| Potassium | 228.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Chana dal tastes great when cooked with tomatoes and simmered with spices. The mouth feel of chana dal is always good. My daughters loved it and had 3 helpings.