Spicy Sindhi Dal

by Tarla Dalal

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Chana dal has a somewhat rustic but very satiating texture, flavour and aroma compared to other dals, and if used properly, it can turn into a brilliant accompaniment, as in the case of this Spicy Sindhi Dal. Smartly flavoured with everyday ingredients like green chillies and onions, this dal gets its intense taste from a combination of readily available spice powders and a dash of lime juice as well. Serve hot with a bowl of steaming rice or phulkas.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 17 mins Total Time: 32 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup chana dal (split bengal gram) , soaked for 3 hours and drained
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 sliced green chillies
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For The Garnish
onion rings
a sprig of coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine the chana dal, salt, turmeric powder and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, garam masala and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally and mashing it lightly with the back of the spoon.
Add the cooked dal and little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the lemon juice and coriander and mix well.
Serve hot garnished with onion rings and a sprig of coriander.

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Nutrient values per serving

Energy	132 cal
Protein	4.9 g
Carbohydrates	17 g
Fiber	3.8 g
Fat	5 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	232.4 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.7 mg
Vitamin C	12.1 mg
Folic Acid	38.1 mcg
Calcium	40.8 mg
Iron	1.4 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	19.7 mg
Potassium	228.6 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg