Soya Chana Dal
Soya Chana Dal is one of my favorite healthy chickpea lentil Recipe that's perfect to serve with Roti (Chapati & Phulka). Made with few ingredients and a handful of spices, this dal is packed with flavors!It is also vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Split chickpea (Chana Dal)
- 1/2 Bunch Soya leaves (Dill leaves)
- 1/4 Cup Oil
- 1/2 Cup Onion-tomato paste
- 1 Tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Cumin powder
- 1 Tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 Tbsp Red chili powder
- 1 Tsp Red chili flakes
Instructions
How To Make Soya Chana Dal
Preparation
- Pick and rinse the split chickpea lentils a few times in water.Take the lentils in a cooking pot or pressure cooker.
- Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 2 cups of water. cook on medium heat for 20 -30 minutes or until the lentils become soft and tender. Check the lentils.They should be cooked well and softened. Mash the lentils lightly with a spoon and set aside.
Making Soya Chana Dal
- In a pan, heat 1/4 cup of oil.Add 1/2 cup onion-tomato paste 1 tsp of Ginger Garlic Paste (adrak lasan paste) and fry for a minute until raw smell gone.
- Add the 1 tablespoon of red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of salt,1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 tablespoon of coriander powder,and 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes.Mix well and sauté for half a minute on low heat.
- You see oil releasing from the sides of the masala.
- Add cooked dal mix thoroughly.
- Add 1 cup water (depending on the consistency you prefer).Stir and let the dal simmer for 5 to 10 minutes on medium heat.
- Add 1/2 bunch chop soya leaves.Stir and mix very well.
- Simmer the dal for 2 minutes stir often,so that the lentils do not stick to the bottom of the pan Turn off the heat.
- Serve.