Prepare Bengali Style Cholar Dal: A Step-By-Step Guide For Home Cooks
By Rajan Bhattacharya
December 8, 2024
Cholar Dal is a traditional Bengali dish made from chana dal, infused with coconut and aromatic spices. This lentil dish is perfect when paired with luchi or poori, offering a comforting and flavourful experience.
Ingredients
1 cup chana dal 600 ml water 1.5 tablespoons cashews (optional) ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon cumin powder ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder 1 bay leaf
Ingredients
½ teaspoon cumin seeds 2 dried red chillies 1 pinch asafoetida 1 teaspoon grated ginger 2 tablespoons chopped coconut 2 tablespoons ghee or oil 1 inch cinnamon stick 3 cloves 2 green cardamoms
Step 1
Rinse the chana dal well and soak it in water for one hour.
Step 2
Drain the water and add the soaked dal and turmeric powder.
Step 3
Add water and cook the dal on medium heat for 4 to 5 whistles. Add sugar, salt, raisins, and cashews.
Step 4
Prepare the tempering by frying cumin seeds, bay leaf, ginger, and dried chillies in ghee.
Step 5
Add the tempering to the dal, followed by cumin powder and red chilli powder. Stir well. Fry the coconut until golden, then add it to the dal.
