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Gram Dal (Chick Pea Dal

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A hearty and comforting Indian dal made with chickpeas simmered until tender, then finished with a fragrant tempering of ghee, cumin, and asafetida. Enriched with fresh coconut, raisins, and green peas, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. It is a nutritious, gluten-free vegetarian main course that serves as a satisfying centerpiece for any meal.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 345.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
A hearty and comforting Indian dal made with chickpeas simmered until tender, then finished with a fragrant tempering of ghee, cumin, and asafetida. Enriched with fresh coconut, raisins, and green peas, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. It is a nutritious, gluten-free vegetarian main course that serves as a satisfying centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chick peas
  • 2 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 cup Ghee
  • 1 pn Cumin seeds
  • 1 pn Asafetida
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon Ginger, grated
  • 1 ea Bay leaf
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Coconut, fresh, chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Raisins
  • 1 1/4 cup Green peas
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garam masala
Directions
  1. 1
    Soak chick peas for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2
    Drain & rinse.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil in the water & add the salt & turmeric.
  4. 4
    Boil hard for 5 minutes & remove any scum that forms on the surface.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat & simmer until tender.
  6. 6
    This will take about 1 hour, but it can take longer if your peas are old.
  7. 7
    When tender, remove from the heat.
  8. 8
    Heat ghee in a large pot.
  9. 9
    Add cumin seeds, asafetida, ginger & bay leaf.
  10. 10
    Fry for a few seconds, stirring as the spices cook.
  11. 11
    Add the coconut, raisins & peas.
  12. 12
    Cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  13. 13
    Stir in the cooked chick peas, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
  14. 14
    Simmer for another 15 minutes & serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 345.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g18%
Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4894.3mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 58.2g20%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g79%
Sugars 16.1g
Protein 14.4g29%

* 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: asafetida, bay, boiling, chick, chopped, coconut, cumin, dal, fresh, frying, garam, ghee, ginger, gram, grated, green, indian, leaf, main, masala
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