dinner · vegetarian · gluten-free
Cholar dal
Bengali festive chana dal with coconut, raisins and a sweet-warm ghee tempering.
- Time
- 60min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk.
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Method
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1
Cook dal with turmeric and salt until soft but holding shape.
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2
Fry coconut pieces in ghee until golden; set aside.
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3
Temper bay, chilies, cumin and whole spices in ghee; add ginger.
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4
Add dal, sugar, raisins and coconut; simmer 10 minutes.
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5
Finish with ghee and garam masala; serve with luchi.
