Classic Chana Dal Recipe: Indian Lentil Curry

This easy chana dal might become your next go-to healthy and satisfying meal recipe that you can whip up in minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Indian Lentil Curry, Lentil Curry

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 23

Servings Servings

Calories 115kcal

Author Enozia Zehra

Cost 16

For the chana dal, soak the chana dal in water for 15-20 minutes or until you see the dal grow in size and soften.
½ cup Chana Dal, As reqd Water
Meanwhile, take a pressure cooker and heat the oil. Add the cumin seeds and let them crackle.
1 tsp Oil, 1 tsp Cumin seeds
Next, add the chopped onions and slit green chilies. Saute.
½ cup Onions, 3-4 pcs Green chilies
Add the ginger garlic paste next and saute.
1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
Next, add the tomato puree and mix.
½ cup Tomato
Add the chopped tomatoes next and mix. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
1 cup Tomaotes
Add the powdered spices next and saute for 1-2 minutes.
1 tsp Turmeric powder, 2 tsp Red chili powder, 1 tsp Coriander powder, 2 tsp Cumin powder, 2 tsp Salt
Add the soaked dal next and mix.
Add water and pressure cook the dal until it’s completely cooked.
1.5 cup Water
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
For garnish Coriander leaves
Serve hot with rice.