Chholar Dal
Description
This classic Chholar Dal features tender chickpeas simmered with turmeric and cumin, topped with a sizzling tempering of bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, and coconut. The dish balances earthy legumes with warm aromatics and a hint of sweetness from raisins. It is a comforting, gluten-free vegetarian meal perfect for serving with rice or flatbread.Ingredients
Directions
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Ghee, optional
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Cook chickpeas in water with turmeric & whole chile for about 1 hour or until they are very tender.
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Discard whole chiles.
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Add salt & cumin & remove from heat.
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Puree one cup of the dal mixture in a blender, adding a little water if necessary.
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Return to the pan, add raisins & bring back to a simmer.
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Keep warm.
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Heat oil in a small skillet.
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Fry bay leaf & red chile until the chile darkens.
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Fry cardamom, cinnamon & cloves for 5 seconds.
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Add kalonji & fry a few seconds longer.
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Turn heat to low & add minced chile & coconut.
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Cook for a few seconds, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat & pour over the dal.
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Simmer a couple more minutes & remove from heat.
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Garnish with lemon wedges, sprinkle with cilantro & ghee & serve.
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Bharti Kirchner, "The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the Bengal Region"
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 402.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.5g18%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2452.9mg103%
- Total Carbohydrate 82.2g28%
- Dietary Fiber 25.0g100%
- Sugars 35.7g
- Protein 7.4g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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