Kitchen Gems Chana Dal is split and polished yellow chickpeas (also known as Bengal Gram), which is a popular legume in Indian cuisine
Shelf life: 180 days
Ways to Use Chana Dal:
- Curry: It is commonly cooked as a curry with various spices and herbs, served with rice or flatbreads like roti or naan.
- Soup: Chana dal can be used to make a nutritious soup by cooking it with vegetables and spices.
- Dal Fry: In this dish, chana dal is sautéed with tempering (tadka) of mustard seeds, cumin, and other spices.
- Sundal: A South Indian dish where cooked chana dal is mixed with mustard seeds, coconut, and curry leaves.
- Pancakes or Tikki: Ground chana dal can be used to make savory pancakes or patties, often seasoned with spices.