Lunch

Chana Dal is for Lunch.

Chana Dal takes several minutes to prepare.

Chana Dal takes several minutes to cook.

Chana Dal makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chana Dal are:

Chana Dal, dried - SWAD brand is what I use, 1 cup
Water, tap, 3 cups total
Onions, raw, 1 small, diced
OVCO (organic virgin coconut oil), 1T
Red Roma Tomatoes, 2 diced
MDH Chana Masala Spice Blend, 1.5 tsp
4-6 curry leaves (optional)
Salt, .75 t (optional or to taste)
1 chili pepper, fresh or dried - split in 1/2 lengthwise (optional)

Here is how you make Chana Dal:

Measure out 1 cup of dried Chana dal (lentils) into a fine strainer & rinse thoroughly under running water to clean. Empty rinsed beans into a bowl & cover with 2 cups of water. Allow to soak for approximately 4 hours. An alternative to soaking is to prepare them in a pressure cooker.When the dal is ready, heat the coconut oil in a 2-3 quart sauce pot. Add onion & saute until translucent. Add in your Masala powder, curry leaves, chili pepper & salt & continue to saute for another minute or 2. Add in the tomatoes & allow to simmer for approximately 5 minutes. Add in your Chana dal & water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat & allow to simmer for approximately 30 minutes, longer if you wish for a thicker sauce consistency. To know the dal is ready, it should have a smooth creamy consistency when taste tested.Serve with brown rice, or dosa. A serving of dal = 1 cup.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RIMAJO.

The nutritional information for Chana Dal is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 235.1

• Total Fat: 6.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 187.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 14.7 g
• Protein: 14.9 g

Chana Dal is Indian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Chana Dal is Vegan