Courgette Chana Dal

This chana dal is creamy, delicious, vegan and gluten free. Cooked with courgettes and simple ingredients this takes great with some onion and peas pulao.Serves 4 people. Ingredients300g chana dal (split chickpeas), rinsedghee/ oil of choice1 large courgette, roughly chopped1 tsp salt 2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp turmeric powder1 brown onion, roughly chopped1 green chilli (optional)handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped … Read More

Garlic Chana Dal

Packed with aromatic garlic and protein-rich lentils, this vegan delight is a symphony of flavours and nutrition in every bite.Serves 4 people. Ingredients400g chana dal (split chickpeas)1 tsp turmeric powder1½ tsp salt 8 garlic cloves, thinly slicedghee/oil of choicelarge handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp chilli powder Method– Give the dal a rinse. Place them in a … Read More

Chana Ko Dal

Delicious Nepalese chana dal cooked with whole spices and given a lovely finish with a spicy tadka. Recipe is from “AYLA“, book by Santosh Shah.Serves 4 people. Ingredients280g chana dal (split chickpeas)2 bay leaves3 cardamom pods3 cloves1 cinnamon stick1 tsp salt½ tsp turmeric powder1 red chilli 2 red onions, finely choppedoil of choice1 tsp cumin seeds2 dried red chilli2 tomatoes, … Read More

Chana Dal Fry

I love this Chana Dal recipe. It’s creamy, wholesome, and easy to make – perfect for a weeknight family dinner.Serves 4 people. If you have a pressure cooker then you can use this to cook the chana dal in 15 minutes. However, don’t worry if you don’t have one! You can also cook this with a regular pan in 45 … Read More