Dhaba Style Chana Dal Masala Fry & Jeera Rice Combo

Chana Dal Recipe | Dhaba Style Chana Dal Fry | Chana Dal Masala with detailed photo and video recipe. Basically, a thick lentil curry or soup prepared from Bengal gram and tomato onion gravy base. It is generally served with plain steamed rice, flavored rice like jeera rice or ghee rice, and even with roti recipes. Unlike other traditional dal recipes, the lentils are almost cooked to hold their texture and shape.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse the chana dal thoroughly and soak it in water for about 1-2 hours.
2. In a pressure cooker, cook the soaked chana dal with enough water until it's soft and cooked through. Set aside.
3. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and green chili. Saute until onions are golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and oil starts to separate.
6. Add the cooked chana dal to the tomato mixture. Mix well and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
7. Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.