Chholar Dal (ছোলার ডাল)

Sweetly spiced Bengal gram dal with coconut — the perfect accompaniment to luchi for any Bengali celebration.

Cuisine: Bengali (West Bengal) · Style: Curry · Protein: Lentils · Total time: 35 minutes · Difficulty: easy · Servings: 4 · Spice: 1/5

Ingredients

• 1 cup chana dal
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 tbsp raisins
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Pressure cook chana dal with turmeric until soft but not mushy.
2. Heat ghee, temper cumin, bay leaves, cloves, and cinnamon.
3. Add cooked dal and mix.
4. Add coconut, raisins, and sugar.
5. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
6. Serve with luchi for a festive meal.

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