Chana Dhal

Chana Dhal

Rating

Difficulty

Intermediate
Cooking Mode

Lovely simple dhal which is still tasty! Serve with some fresh greens, or with a vegan 'fish' cake or as a side to any Indian meal.

Ingredients

Yields
  • 225gYellow split peas (chana dhal)
  • 1pt Water
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric
  • 4Slices of ginger
  • 1tspSalt
  • 0.25 tsp Garam masala
  • 3tbspOil
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2Cloves garlic, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp Chilli powder
  • Coriander to garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the lentils and remove the scum

  2. 2

    Add turmeric and ginger

  3. 3

    Cover leaver slightly ajar on low for 1 hour

  4. 4

    Add salt and garam masala and stir

  5. 5

    Heat oil in a separate pan

  6. 6

    Add cumin and a few seconds later add garlic

  7. 7

    When the garlic is browned add chilli powder

  8. 8

    Immediately take off the heat and add to the dhal

  9. 9

    Serve garnished as coriander

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