Home Style Chana Dal Fry Recipe In Pressure Cooker

Name: Home Style Chana Dal Fry Recipe In Pressure Cooker
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) chana dal (chickpea lentils); 3 and ½ cups water; ½ tablespoon ghee (see notes); 1 tablespoon neutral oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon saunf (fennel seeds); 2 fat cloves (~8g) garlic; 2 inch piece (~15g) ginger; 1 large (~150g) onion; 2 (~5g) chili peppers (green or red); 2 medium sized (~200g) tomatoes (see notes); ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon red chili powder (as hot or as mild as you like); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust as per taste); 2 teaspoons coriander powder; ½ cup (~30g) chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon ghee (optional); 1 teaspoon bhuna jeera; 1 tablespoon slivers of ginger; A generous pinch kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:50min

If you love hearty lentil dishes, this one is the boss of them all! It has a great texture and flavor, and it's delicious and nutritious. I make this chana dal fry recipe in a pressure cooker, but you can also use a regular pan. This is a beginner-friendly dish that you should try. Made with chickpea lentils (also known as Bengal gram), aromatics, and spices that are easily available. You can enjoy this chana dal fry as a standalone dish or as part of a meal. See the step-by-step photos above and the video below for more guidance.

Updated at: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:45:46 GMT