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comments: true
tags:
  - vegetarian
  - chetna-makan
  - indian
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# :garlic: Garlic Chana Dal

![Garlic Chana Dal][1]{ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 4 | 1.08 hours |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :falafel: 400 g dal (split chickpeas)
- :droplet: 1500 g water
- :curry: 1 tsp turmeric
- :salt: 1.5 tsp salt
- :butter: 3 Tbsp ghee or oil
- :herb: 1 tsp cumin seeds
- :garlic: 8 cloves garlic
- :hot_pepper: 1 tsp chili powder
- :leafy_green: 1 large handful coriander

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 pan

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Give the dal (split chickpeas) a rinse. Place them in a pan with 1500 ml of water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring it
to a boil and then cook for 1 hour.

### Step 2

Add 3 Tbsp of ghee or oil to hot a pan. Add the cumin seeds and thinly sliced garlic. Cook for 3 minutes or until
golden.

### Step 3

Add the chili powder and coriander. Stir through and then add the dal. Cook for 2 minutes.

### Step 4

I like to serve mine with onion and pea pulao. Time to tuck in!

## :link: Source

- <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmR6WuibsYk>

[1]: <../assets/images/garlic-chana-dal.jpg>