Name: Chana Dal Tadka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 600 g Chana Dal; 2 L Water; 50 ml Oil; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Chilli Flakes; 2 Bay Leaves; 2 Onions; 1 Tomatoes; Green Chillies; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Garam Masala; 100 g Butter; 6 Garlic Cloves (minced); 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds (crushed); Coriander

Chana Dal Tadka

A comforting warm food at the hearts of desis everywhere. Serve with rice or homemade chapatti for a healthy, hearty, and satisfying meal every time.

5 from 3 votes

Sadia Halimah Aziz

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 478kcal

Ingredients

Curry:

600 g Chana Dal
2 L Water
50 ml Oil
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Chilli Flakes
2 Bay Leaves
2 Onions
1 Tomatoes
Green Chillies
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp Chilli Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Garam Masala

Tadka:

100 g Butter
6 Garlic Cloves minced
1 tbsp Cumin Seeds crushed
Coriander

Instructions

In a large pan add the chana dal and the water then allow the water to come to a boil
Cover and leave to gently simmer for 1 hour until softened
In another pan add the vegetable oil, cumin seeds, crushed chillies and bay leaves then sauté for 1-2 minutes
Add the finely sliced onions and salt then cook for 3-4 minutes until softened
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes
Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala then cook the spices for 4-6 minutes
Add the finely chopped green chillies and the tablespoons of water and cook for 2-3 minutes
Add the softened dal with the water and cook for a further 5 minutes
When the desired consistency is reached turn off the heat
In a separate pan add the butter and allow it to melt on low heat
Add the minced garlic, crushed cumin seeds and coriander then sauté 2-3 minutes
Remove from heat then add tadka to the dal – tadka can also be added upon serving if preferred
Your chana dal is ready!

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Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal

Chana Dal Tadka

Sadia Halimah Aziz

Chana Dal Tadka

Ingredients

Curry:

Tadka:

Instructions

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Nutrition

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