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635 chana dal, split Bengal gram Recipes | Recipes using chana dal | Indian chana dal Recipes
635 chana dal, split Bengal gram Recipes | Recipes using chana dal | Indian chana dal Recipes. Bengal gram, which are just baby chickpeas chickpeas, is a yellow lentil that has been split and polished. They have a sweet, nutty taste. They can be roasted and powdered to make chickpea flour (besan) and are widely used in Indian cuisine to make an array of dishes.
It is a versatile ingredient. It is widely appreciated as health food and a rich source of proteins for cereal-based diets. It also helps in lowering the cholesterol level in the bloodstream and is also good for diabetic patients as it has a low glycemic index.
chana dal and cabbage tikki recipe | healthy cabbage chana dal cutlet | non fried tikki Indian snack | chana dal cabbage tikki for weight and diabetes

10 Ways that chana dal can be used in
10 Ways that chana dal can be used in | |
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1. | Dals |
2. | Vadas |
3. | Rice |
4. | Parathas |
5. | Pancakes or chila |
6. | Subzi |
7. | Tikki |
8. | Tempering |
9. | Biryani |
10. | Sweets |
kalmi vada recipe | Rajasthani kalmi vada | chana dal kalmi vada

Chana Dal Recipes for Snacks
This lentil is used extensively in India in all its forms, especially in snacks.
1. Ranging from simple yet delectable recipes like Chana Dal Pancakes that are flavored with methi and ginger.
gluten free chana dal pancakes recipe | gluten free Indian breakfast | gluten free cheela | gluten free chilla

2. To more complicated ones like the Fried Chana Dal, a specialty found on the streets of India.
fried chana dal recipe | chana dal namkeen | savoury jar snack | market style fried chana dal

3. Chana dal is also an essential ingredient of all the chutneys we eat along with our South Indian Delicacies. Mysore chutney, a spicy, garlicky, chana dal accompaniment, is the ideal thing to have with idli and dosas!
Mysore chutney recipe | South Indian Mysore chutney

10 Popular recipes using chana dal
10 Popular recipes using chana dal | |
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1. | Palak Chana Dal |
2. | Chana Dal Vada |
3. | Chana Dal Paratha |
4. | Chana Dal Pancakes |
5. | Cucumber Chana Dal |
6. | Mixed Sprouts and Chana Dal Tikki |
7. | Puran Poli |
8. | Chana Dal Aur Gur Chawal |
9. | Chana Dal Halwa |
10. | Qabooli Biryani |
The great thing about Chana dal is that it tastes great in a wide range of dishes including salads, curries, tikki etc.
1. Qabooli biryani is a flavorful, aromatic, spiced, slow-cooked biryani layered with Chana dal. It is a filling meal, rich in protein and fiber.
Qabooli biryani recipe | Hyderabadi chana dal biryani | instant pot Indian chana dal biryani | Hyderabadi Qubooli biryani

2. Who doesn't love dal Vada? This crispy, Chana dal Vada are the perfect tea-time snack.
chana dal vada recipe | masala vada | masala vadai | chana dal vada Indian snack

3. Got some boiled leftover dal from last night? How about stuffing them to make delicious Dal paratha?!
Chana Dal Paratha
4. This popular Maharashtrian delicacy, Puran poli is a sweet made by stuffing Chana dal mixture to wheat flour and is widely made during Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali.
Maharashtrian puran poli recipe | puran poli | sweet puran poli

5. Chana Dal Halwa | Punjabi style chana dal halwa | spilt bengal gram Indian halwa

6. Palak Chana Dal | healthy spinach chana dal | Indian chana dal palak | zero oil chana dal pala

7. Cucumber Chana Dal : Cooked simply with minimal spices, this Jain -friendly Cucumber Chana Dal is nevertheless very tasty, mainly because of the consistency of the chana dal, which is cooked to a stage where it is soft but still retains a bit of its crunch.
Health benefits of chana dal
Health Benefits of Chana Dal | |
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1. | Very good for diabetes |
2. | excellent source of protein for vegetarians |
3. | good for heart |
4. | good for pregnant ladies |
5. | lowers blood pressure |
6. | good for eyes |
7. | good antioxidant |
8. | high in fibre |
chana dal fry recipe | North Indian chana dal tadka | easy chana dal masala | how to make Punjabi masala chana dal

suran chana dal tikki recipe | yam chana dal tikki

If you want to know more about the Uses of Chana Dal, then you can check out our article on that.
Health Benefits of Cooked Chana Dal, split Bengal gram
One cup of cooked Chana Dal provides 33% of your protein for the day. Chana dal is heart and diabetic friendly, also rich in fiber. Chana dal has high amount of potassium and low amount of sodium which makes it very effective in regulating your blood pressure. Read this article on complete benefits of chana dal.
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25 March, 2010
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26 March, 2010
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01 April, 2010
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05 April, 2010
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20 April, 2010
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10 May, 2010
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24 May, 2010
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02 June, 2010
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21 August, 2010
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29 October, 2010
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16 March, 2011
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04 May, 2011
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04 May, 2011
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Recipe# 3236
28 September, 2011
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Recipe# 783
14 December, 2011
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17 July, 2012
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26 November, 2012
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Recipe# 4900
16 January, 2013
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This unique wheat dosa is enriched with urad dal, rice flour and chana dal. Tempered with simple spices, … More..
Recipe# 5017
16 January, 2013
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29 April, 2013
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11 July, 2013
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Recipe# 573
06 August, 2013
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Recipe# 6009
07 February, 2014
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Recipe# 5499
15 April, 2014
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Each mouthful of this wrap feels so complete, and is so satiating! hmmm… pindi chole topped with gajar … More..
Recipe# 4815
25 June, 2014
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This is a variation to a dosa. This dosa gives a nice tangy flavour which will leave your … More..
Recipe# 4987
13 September, 2014
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Recipe# 3875
14 September, 2014
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Here is a spicy preparation of yam, which goes well with rice and bland gravies like more kuzhambu. … More..
Recipe# 4940
17 September, 2014
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A delightful combination of five dals, simmered with not just whole spices but a bouquet of aromatic spice … More..
Recipe# 3785
19 September, 2014
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Chana dal has a somewhat rustic but very satiating texture, flavour and aroma compared to other dals, and … More..
Recipe# 5686
05 January, 2015
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Feel the soul of lebanon with this scrumptious wrap prepared with chickpea based hummus, parsley hinted falafel and … More..
calories per serving
Yam or suran combined with chana dal and a mélange of spices makes an interesting seekh kebab that … More..
calories per serving
One of peshawar’s cultural contributions to this world is its luscious cuisine. Peshawari chole is a characteristic dish, … More..
calories per serving
This traditional spicy rice dish from karnataka is quite addictive – served piping hot topped with lots of … More..
calories per serving
Masala chana, tomato and onion salad, with just the right dash of lemon juice, green chillies and kairi … More..
calories per serving
A delicate combination of grated paneer and chana dal, with a faint trace of carom seeds! relish these … More..
calories per serving
Pindi chole, although this classic recipe is an indispensable part of any elaborate menu, making it can be … More..
calories per serving
Panchratni dal, the dish is a blend of dals with spices; it is a tasty accompaniment to rice, … More..
calories per serving
Tangy rice dish, flavoured with peanuts and malagapadi, a south indian spice mixture. More..
calories per serving
Well, you love idlis, but what if you have no batter on hand? here is a quick and … More..
calories per serving
Suggested serving size for 100 calories: 1 dosa fibre, iron and calcium rich green peas and low-fat paneer … More..
calories per serving
Ask any punjabi what his or her favorite snack or starter is and you are sure to get … More..
calories per serving
Hara bhara kebab, a green delight loaded with nutrients from paneer, spinach, chana dal and green peas. Pack … More..
calories per serving
A healthy vegetarian version of kebabs with a tasty blend of ingredients. The spinach adds to its vitamin … More..
calories per serving
As the ‘trevti’ in the title suggests, this is a combination of three dals simmered with spices. The … More..
calories per serving
This tricoloured chilas are sure to lease your toddlers and make them eat these healthy nutritious chilas! More..
calories per serving
The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is … More..
calories per serving
A versatile, traditional south indian recipe, which goes just as well with rice as with puris or chapatis. More..
calories per serving
This unique wheat dosa is enriched with urad dal, rice flour and chana dal. Tempered with simple spices, … More..
calories per serving
A sweet dish made during most festivals in south india. Made using low-fat milk and sugar substitute… it … More..
calories per serving
French beans foogath recipe | Goan style French beans foogath | healthy South Indian stir fry | Jain … More..
calories per serving
Tangy, spicy, tempting… name it and you’ll get it in this super-duper hara bhara burger! the popular hara … More..
calories per serving
Chana, toovar and green moong dal is a protein-rich combination of dals prepared in an authentic indian style, … More..
calories per serving
We are lucky to be living in a land of such diverse and dynamic cultures, and we should … More..
calories per serving
Each mouthful of this wrap feels so complete, and is so satiating! hmmm… pindi chole topped with gajar … More..
calories per serving
This is a variation to a dosa. This dosa gives a nice tangy flavour which will leave your … More..
calories per serving
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calories per serving
Here is a spicy preparation of yam, which goes well with rice and bland gravies like more kuzhambu. … More..
calories per serving
A delightful combination of five dals, simmered with not just whole spices but a bouquet of aromatic spice … More..
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Chana dal has a somewhat rustic but very satiating texture, flavour and aroma compared to other dals, and … More..

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