Cholar Dal

Name: Cholar Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Bengal Gram Dal; 3 1/2 tbsp Ghee; 2 Tomatoes; 2 Bay Leaf; Cinnamon (a small piece); 4 Cloves; 4 Cardamoms - 4; 2 tsp Cumin Seeds - 2 tsp; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp; 2 tsp Cumin Powder - 2 tsp; 1 tbsp Ginger (grated); 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Asafoetida Powder; Cashew Nuts (a handful); Raisins (handful); Salt as per taste

A warm embrace of flavours, Cholar Dal, brings together Bengal Gram Dal, aromatic spices, and a touch of ghee for a soul-soothing experience.

🌍Indian

Total

40 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Hard

Est. Cost

$29–$48

Recipe Source

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From Awesomecuisine · by Praveen Kumar

Ingredients

2 cups Bengal Gram Dal
3 1/2 tbsp Ghee
2 Tomatoes
2 Bay Leaf

Cinnamon (a small piece)

4 Cloves

4 Cardamoms - 4

2 tsp Cumin Seeds - 2 tsp

2 tsp Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp

2 tsp Cumin Powder - 2 tsp

1 tbsp Ginger (grated)

1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 tsp Asafoetida Powder

Cashew Nuts (a handful)

Raisins (handful)

Salt as per taste

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Instructions

1
Pressure cook the dal for 2 to 3 whistles.
2
Heat ghee in a pan, sauté cashews for 30 seconds, then remove.
3
Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamoms, frying for 30-40 seconds.
4
Introduce tomatoes, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and asafoetida powder.
5
Add the cooked dal, salt, and sufficient water; cook for a few minutes.
6
Switch off when it bubbles; garnish with ginger, cashews, and raisins.
7
Serve hot and relish the flavours of Cholar Dal.