Chholar Dal

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Chef Shantanu Gupte

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Chholar Dal

About Chholar Dal

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Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal

  • Split Bengal gram (cholar dal), soaked for 4 hours 1½ cups
  • Ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
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  • Boil split Bengal gram in 3 cups water with ginger-garlic paste, ½ tsp turmeric powder and salt in a deep non-stick pan till done.
  • Heat 1 tsp white butter in a small non-stick pan, add coconut slices and saute till lightly browned.
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Ingredients

  • Split Bengal gram (cholar dal), soaked for 4 hours 1½ cups
  • Ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • White butter 3 tsps
  • Fresh coconut, sliced ½ cup
  • Dried red chillies 5 to 6
  • Mustard seeds 1½ tsps
  • Red chilli powder ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder ½ tsp

How to Make Chholar Dal (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Boil split Bengal gram in 3 cups water with ginger-garlic paste, ½ tsp turmeric powder and salt in a deep non-stick pan till done.
  2. Heat 1 tsp white butter in a small non-stick pan, add coconut slices and saute till lightly browned.
  3. Heat 2 tsps white butter in a deep non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. Add red chillies, remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt and saute for 1 minute.
  5. Add split grams, along with the water in which they were cooked and mix well. Add coconut slices and mix well. Simmer till the mixture thickens.
  6. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot with luchis.

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About chef

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte hosts the show Health Mange More on channel FOOD FOOD.

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Key Details:

Prep:4 hours

Cook time: 25 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Dal and Kadhi

Cuisine: Bengali

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