Punjabi Chana Dal

Source : Pressure Cook The Dal In 2 Amp 1/2 Cups Water Till Soft But Not Mushy Keep Aside Heat Oil And Ghee Temper With Red Chilies Cumin Seeds Amp Asafo...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : August 25, 2026

Step:

  1. Pressure cook the dal in 2 & 1/2 cups water till soft, but not mushy. Keep aside.

  2. Heat oil and ghee. Temper with red chilies, cumin seeds & asafoetida.
    Saute for a few seconds.

    Punjabi Chana Dal recipe step 2 photo
  3. Add chopped ginger, garlic & green chilies. Stir fry for a minute.

    Punjabi Chana Dal recipe step 3 photo
  4. Now add onion & continue to stir fry till light brown.

    Punjabi Chana Dal recipe step 4 photo
  5. Add chopped tomatoes & give it a stir. Cover & cook till it is mashed well.

    Punjabi Chana Dal recipe step 5 photo
  6. Add all the dry spices (except salt) and mix well.

    Punjabi Chana Dal recipe step 6 photo
  7. Add boiled dal, salt & kasuri methi. Cover & simmer on a low flame for
    4-5 minutes.

    Punjabi Chana Dal recipe step 7 photo
  8. When done, switch off the flame & garnish with coriander leaves.

    Punjabi Chana Dal recipe step 8 photo
  9. Serve with naan, tandoori roti, roomali roti or lachcha paratha for a great comfort meal.

    Punjabi Chana Dal recipe step 9 photo

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup chana dal (Bengal Gram), soaked for an hour
  2. 2 tbsp. oil
  3. 1 tbsp. ghee
  4. 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  5. 1-2 dry red chilies
  6. 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
  7. 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
  8. 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
  9. 1-2 green chilies, chopped
  10. 1 onion, sliced
  11. 1 tomato, chopped
  12. 1 tsp. coriander powder
  13. 1 tsp. cumin powder
  14. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  15. 2 tsp. red chili powder
  16. 1 tsp. garam masala powder
  17. to taste salt
  18. 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped
  19. 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed

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