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Title: Pakistani Style Chana Dal
Categories: Indian, Pakistani
Yield: 4 Servings

1 c Chana dal;
- soaked overnight & drained
1/3 c Vegetable oil
1 md Yellow onion; finely diced
1 1/2 ts Garlic; crushed
1 1/2 ts Ginger; crushed
2 Roma tomatoes;
- finely diced or crushed
2 ts Coriander powder
1 ts Cumin powder
1/2 ts Garam masala powder
1/2 ts Chili flakes
1/2 ts Ground red chili powder
1 tb Salt; +1 ts
Tadka (Optional):
2 tb Vegetable oil
1/2 ts Black pepper;
- coarsely ground

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 60 minutes

A spicy, smoky and peppery chana dal that is the embodiment of
Pakistani roadside food. It's similar to the dhaba mash ki dal that
many of us grew up having. It's best enjoyed with a side of thick
naan.

Dal:

In a medium to large pot, bring 4 to 5 cups of water to boil. Add 1
tb of salt and fold in the dal. Lower heat to medium, and cook the
dal until tender but firm, about 35 to 40 minutes. Once the dal is
ready, drain the water and set it aside.

Heat 1/3 cup oil in a heavy-bottomed pot until it begins to shimmer.
Add diced yellow onion and fry on medium heat until it begins to
soften and brown at the edges, 5 to 7 minutes.

Lower heat to medium-low. Add crushed garlic and ginger, and stir
until it stops smelling raw, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Increase heat to medium-high and add chopped tomatoes, coriander,
cumin, garam masala powder, chile flakes, red chili powder, and
remaining salt. Stir until well-mixed and bring heat to low. Cover
and let the tomatoes soften about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
to make sure they don't stick to the bottom of the pan.

Once they have softened, fold in the boiled dal. Stir until
well-coated in the tomato and onion base. Add 1 cup of water, cover
and bring to boil. Lower to simmer and let the dal cook for another 5
to 8 minutes.

Tadka:

Heat 2 tb of oil in a small frying pan. Once it begins to shimmer,
add the coarsely ground pepper and swirl for a few seconds until
fragrant. Remove from heat and pour over dal.

Recipe by Maryam Jillani

Recipe FROM: <https://www.pakistaneats.com/recipes/
chana-dal-split-yellow-gram-daal/>

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