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Chholar Dal

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 402.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
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
  • 1 cup Chick peas, soaked
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 ea Green chile
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin, ground
  • 2 tablespoon Raisins
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 ea Bay leaf
  • 1 ea Dried red chile
  • 5 ea Cardamom pods
  • 1 ea " cinnamon stick
  • 2 ea Cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kalonji seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Green chile, seeded & minced
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut, shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garam masala
Directions
  1. 1
    Ghee, optional
  2. 2
    Cook chickpeas in water with turmeric & whole chile for about 1 hour or until they are very tender.
  3. 3
    Discard whole chiles.
  4. 4
    Add salt & cumin & remove from heat.
  5. 5
    Puree one cup of the dal mixture in a blender, adding a little water if necessary.
  6. 6
    Return to the pan, add raisins & bring back to a simmer.
  7. 7
    Keep warm.
  8. 8
    Heat oil in a small skillet.
  9. 9
    Fry bay leaf & red chile until the chile darkens.
  10. 10
    Fry cardamom, cinnamon & cloves for 5 seconds.
  11. 11
    Add kalonji & fry a few seconds longer.
  12. 12
    Turn heat to low & add minced chile & coconut.
  13. 13
    Cook for a few seconds, stirring constantly.
  14. 14
    Remove from heat & pour over the dal.
  15. 15
    Simmer a couple more minutes & remove from heat.
  16. 16
    Garnish with lemon wedges, sprinkle with cilantro & ghee & serve.
  17. 17
    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.

Keywords: bay, blending, cardamom, chholar, chick, chile, cinnamon, cloves, coconut, cumin, dal, dried, frying, garam, green, ground, indian, kalonji, leaf, main
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