चना दाल मसाला | Chana Dal Masala Recipe

हर रोज़ की dal को दें एक delicious twist with this rich and flavourful Chana Dal Masala, made with ghee, fried onions, fresh herbs और aromatic spices.

25-30 minutes
2-4
Indian
चना दाल मसाला | Chana Dal Masala Recipe Recipe - Ranveer Brar

Ingredients

For Cooking Dal

  • 2-3 heaped tbsp Ghee, घी 
  • 2 cups Chana Dal (soaked), चना दाल 
  • Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
  • Water as required, पानी
  • 1 tbsp Tender Coriander stems (chopped), धनिया के डंठल
  • 2 no. each Green Chillies (less spicy, spicy & chopped), हरी मिर्च
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर

 

For Masala 

  • 1 heaped tbsp Coriander seeds, धनिया के बीज
  • Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
  • 1 heaped tbsp Dry Fenugreek leaves, कसूरी मेथी

 

For Paste 

  • ½ cup fresh Coriander leaves (roughly chopped), धनिया पत्ता
  • 4-5 no. Garlic cloves (roughly chopped), लहसुन
  • ½ inch Ginger (peeled & roughly chopped), अदरक
  • 1 no. Green chilli, हरी मिर्च

 

For Chana Dal Masala 

  • 4-5 heaped tbsp Ghee, घी
  • ¼ tsp Carom seeds, अजवाइन
  • 4-5 no. Fenugreek seeds, मेथी दाना
  • Prepared Paste, तैयार की हुई पेस्ट
  • ¼ cup Fried Onions, तले हुए प्याज
  • Cooked Dal, पकी हुई दाल
  • Prepared Masala, तैयार किया हुआ मसाला 

 

For Garnish 

  • Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता
  • Chilli oil, मिर्च का तेल

 

Process

For Cooking Chana Dal

  • In a pressure cooker, add ghee. Once it’s hot, add soaked chana dal, salt to taste, water as required, tender coriander stems, green chillies, turmeric powder. Give it a good mix.
  • Cover it with the lid and cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is cooked.
  • Keep it aside and let the pressure release naturally.

 

For Masala

  • In a pan, add coriander seeds and salt to taste. Roast for 2-3 minutes or until aromatic.
  • Add dry fenugreek leaves and let it roast for a minute.
  • Transfer the mixture to a mortar and pestle and grind it into the coarse powder.
  • Keep it aside for further use.

 

For Paste

  • In a bowl, add fresh coriander leaves, garlic, ginger, green chilli and transfer it into the mixer grinder jar.
  • Now, grind it into the smooth, fine paste and keep it aside for further use.

 

For Chana Dal Masala

  • In a handi, add ghee. Once it’s hot, add carom seeds, fenugreek seeds and the prepared paste. Cook for a while or until the oil separates from the masala.
  • Add fried onions, cooked dal and prepared masala. Let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until well cooked.
  • Transfer it to a serving bowl or dish and garnish it with coriander sprig and chilli oil.

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