How To Make Chana Dal | Indian Yellow Split Peas | Vegan Recipes | Chana Coconut Dhal

chana dal

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often more affordable and ready to use.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Using individual spices can be more economical.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions can provide a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add cumin seeds and black mustard seeds to the oil and let them infuse for a few seconds.

Add fresh curry leaves to the pan.

Sauté chopped onion for about 3 minutes until translucent.

Add garlic ginger paste (1 tablespoon) and stir.

Add the cooked yellow chana to the pan and season with salt; sauté for another 3-4 minutes.

Chop and add ripe tomato and fresh chili to the mixture, cooking for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down.

Stir in turmeric powder (1 teaspoon), coriander powder (2 teaspoons), and chili powder; mix well.

Add 400 ml of coconut milk and reduce heat to low, simmering for 20 minutes.

Finish with a pinch of garam masala and fresh cilantro, mixing well before serving.

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