Chana Dal with Cucumber
Cucumber chana dal is a simple and healthy recipe.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 10minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 20minutes |
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Ingredients
- 3/4cup chana dalsplit Bengal gram
- 1/2cup cucumberfinely chopped
- 1tsp Cumin seedsjeera
- 1tsp ginger-green chilli paste
- pinch Aof Turmeric Powderhaldi
- 1/2tsp chilli powder
- 1tsp Oil
- Saltto taste
For the garnish
- 1tbsp Chopped corianderdhania
Instructions
- Wash and soak the chana dal in water for at least an hour. Drain and keep aside.
- Add 2 cups water to the soaked dal and pressure cook for 10 to 15 minutes, till the dal is cooked.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.
- Add the cooked dal, ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder and chilli powder and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the cucumber and salt and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes till the cucumber is tender, but still a little crisp. Add some water, if required to adjust the consistency.
- Garnish with the coriander and serve hot with rice or chapatis.
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