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| Chana Dal@The Dish Diary |
"Chana dal" refers
to a type of dal commonly used in South Asian cuisine. It is made by splitting
whole brown chickpeas (also known as Bengal gram) into two parts, resulting in
a smaller, yellow-colored lentil with a mild, nutty flavor. Chana dal is a good
source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients, and is used in a variety of
dishes, such as dal, soups, curries, and snacks. It is also commonly used to
make besan (gram flour), which is a key ingredient in many Indian and Pakistani
dishes, including pakoras and kadhi.
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Recipe of Chana dal@The Dish Diary
Here's a simple recipe for chana dal:
Ingredients:
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1 cup chana dal
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3 cups water
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2-3 garlic cloves, minced
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1-inch piece of ginger, minced
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1-2 green chilies, chopped
(optional)
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2 tbsp oil or ghee
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1 tsp cumin seeds
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1 tsp turmeric powder
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1 tsp coriander powder
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1 tsp cumin powder
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Salt, to taste
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Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
For Recipe@The Dish Diary:
1.
Rinse the chana dal in cold water
until the water runs clear.
2.
In a large pot, add the chana dal
and 3 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for
30-40 minutes or until the dal is cooked and soft.
3.
While the dal is cooking, heat the
oil or ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them
splutter.
4.
Add the onions, garlic, ginger,
and green chilies (if using) to the pan and sauté until the onions are golden
brown.
5.
Add the turmeric powder, coriander
powder, and cumin powder to the pan and mix well.
6.
Add the onion-spice mixture to the
pot of cooked chana dal and mix well. Add salt to taste and simmer for another
10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and
serve hot with rice or naan.Enjoy!
Cost of making chana dal @The Dish Diary
The cost of making chana dal can vary depending on several factors
such as the cost of ingredients, location, and availability of ingredients.
Here's an approximate cost breakdown of the ingredients used in the recipe:
·
1 cup chana dal: $0.60 - $1.00
·
Onion: $0.50 - $1.00
·
Garlic: $0.10 - $0.20
·
Ginger: $0.20 - $0.30
·
Green chilies (optional): $0.20 -
$0.30
·
Oil or ghee: $0.20 - $0.30
·
Cumin seeds: $0.10 - $0.20
·
Turmeric powder: $0.10 - $0.20
·
Coriander powder: $0.10 - $0.20
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Cumin powder: $0.10 - $0.20
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Salt: $0.05 - $0.10
·
Chopped cilantro (optional): $0.20
- $0.30
Total cost:
$2.55 - $4.20
Cost of making chana dal in pakistan
The
cost of making chana dal in Pakistan can vary depending on several factors such
as the location, availability of ingredients, and seasonality. Here's an
approximate cost breakdown of the ingredients used in the recipe based on the
prices in Karachi, Pakistan:
·
1 cup chana dal: PKR 120 - 150
·
Onion: PKR 20 - 30
·
Garlic: PKR 40 - 50
·
Ginger: PKR 30 - 40
·
Green chilies (optional): PKR 20 - 30
·
Oil or ghee: PKR 20 - 30
·
Cumin seeds: PKR 10 - 20
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Turmeric powder: PKR 10 - 20
·
Coriander powder: PKR 10 - 20
·
Cumin powder: PKR 10 - 20
·
Salt: PKR 5 - 10
·
Chopped cilantro (optional): PKR 20 - 30
Total cost: PKR 335 - 480
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Kitchen Utensils Used For making Chana dal@ The Dish Diary
Here
are the kitchen utensils you'll need for making chana dal:
- 1.
Large pot: You'll need a large pot to cook the
chana dal in.
- 2. Cutting
board and knife: You'll need a cutting board and knife to chop the onion,
garlic, ginger, and green chilies.
- 3. Frying
pan: You'll need a frying pan to sauté the onion, garlic, ginger, and green
chilies.
- 4. Stirring
spoon: You'll need a stirring spoon to stir the chana dal and the onion-spice
mixture.
- 5. Measuring
cups and spoons: You'll need measuring cups and spoons to measure the
ingredients accurately.
- 6. Colander:
You'll need a colander to rinse the chana dal.
- 7. Serving
bowl: You'll need a serving bowl to serve the chana dal.
- 8. Optional:
Hand blender or food processor - if you prefer a smooth consistency, you can
use a hand blender or food processor to puree the dal after it has been cooked.
- 9. Optional:
Pressure cooker - you can use a pressure cooker to cook the chana dal more
quickly than on the stovetop.
- 10. Optional:
Tongs or ladle - you can use tongs or a ladle to serve the chana dal
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