About
Chana Ghiya Dal is a traditional Indian dish made with split chickpeas and bottle gourd. It is a popular dish in North India and is usually served with roti or rice. The dish is made by cooking the split chickpeas and bottle gourd in a spicy tomato-based gravy. The dish is usually garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served hot.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.3
Fats
10.4
Carbs
2.9
Fibre
2.9
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Recipe
Ingredients
chana dal
1 cup
ghiya (bottle gourd), peeled and diced
1/2 cup
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
garam masala
1/2 teaspoon
amchur powder
1/2 teaspoon
dry mango powder
1/2 teaspoon
oil
1 tablespoon
ginger
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
onion, finely chopped
1
green chillies, finely chopped
2
tomato, finely chopped
1
Salt to taste
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the chana dal in enough water for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Step 3:
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 4:
Add onion and green chillies and sauté till the onion turns golden brown.
Step 5:
Add tomato and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 6:
Add all the dry spices and mix well.
Step 7:
Add ghiya and chana dal and mix well.
Step 8:
Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste.
Step 9:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.
Step 10:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and mash the dal lightly.
Step 11:
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or rice.
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