Khaati Chana Daal Recipe
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Khati Chana Daal
- Cook1 hr 45 min
- Total1 hr 45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CourseMain course
- CuisinePakistani
Ingredients 16
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Spices
Tarka
Instructions 15
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Soak 1.5 cups Chana Daal for 1 hour.
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Boil the daal on low flame for 30 minutes until soft but not mushy.
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In a pan, heat oil and fry 2 sliced onions until golden brown.
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Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
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Add 2 blended tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Add spices: salt, red chili powder, crushed red chilies, turmeric and coriander powder.
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Cook the masala for 5 minutes until oil separates.
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Add the boiled daal, mix well and fry for 2 minutes.
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Add ½ cup water, cover and cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
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Prepare Tarka.
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In another pan, heat 2 tbsp oil.
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Add green chilies, garlic cloves, and cumin seeds.
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Add ½ cup tamarind pulp, cook on high flame for 1-2 minutes.
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Pour this tarka over the daal.
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Sprinkle garam masala and serve hot with naan or roti.
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