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chana dal in bowl

Chana Dal

Zahra
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Pakistani
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp Avocado Oil optional
  • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Yellow Onion medium size, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 inch Ginger minced
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Jalapeño minced
  • 2 cups Roma Tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup Chana Dal (split chickpeas)
  • 2½ cups Water
  • 1½ tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • 1½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt

Garnish

  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Lime Wedge
  • Avocado Slices

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pan on high heat and add cumin seeds and onion (and oil if using). Sauté until golden brown, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle some water if the mixture is sticking to the pan.
  • Add ginger, garlic, jalapeño and tomatoes and mix well. Cover the lid and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add chana dal, water, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, crushed red pepper and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low-medium and continue to cook until water dissolves, about 40 minutes.
  • Add garnishes and serve while hot. Serve with naan if you like!
Keyword split chickpeas