Chana Dal Recipe (Step by Step)!

Name: Chana Dal Recipe (Step by Step)!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup chana dal (205 grams); 3 cups water (24 oz, divided, more or less as needed); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1.25 teaspoons salt (divided); 6 large garlic cloves (divided, 4 whole and 2 chopped); 1.5 inch ginger; 1 green chili; 2 tablespoons +2 teaspoons oil (divided, 30 ml + 10 ml (I used avocado oil)); 1 medium red onion (160 grams, chopped); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 whole cloves; 2 green cardamom; 1.5 inch cinnamon stick; 2 medium tomatoes (285 grams, chopped); 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder (this is for color and is not hot); 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (crushed, dried fenugreek leaves); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 whole dried red chili; piece of charcoal (for dhungar method, optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

My favorite Chana Dal Recipe where chana dal is cooked with onion, tomatoes and a bunch of spices to make is super flavorful. It is also vegan and gluten-free.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:04:43 GMT