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Bengali Cholar Dal Recipe

By Madhumita

Bengali Cholar Dal Recipe

Bengali Cholar Dal is a traditional Bengali recipe. The aromatic flavour of chana dal (cholar dal) with coconut & spices is the main attraction of this dish. It tastes best when served with hot luchi/puri.

Ingredients for preparing Bengali Cholar Dal:

  • Chana dal (Chola dal) : 250 gm
  • Oil : 1 tbsp
  • Cumin seed : 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder : ½ tsp
  • Sugar : 1 tsp
  • Dry red chilli : 1 piece
  • Coconut : ½ cup (grated)
  • Bay leaves : 1 piece
  • Asafoetida : 1 pinch
  • Raisins : 25 gm
  • Salt : to taste

Procedure for preparing Bengali Cholar Dal:

  • Boil chola dal with turmeric powder, salt & 2 cups of water.
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seed, bay leaves, asafoetida, dry red chilli & stir for a minute.
  • Add the boil dal, salt, sugar, coconut.
  • Add water if required.
  • Cook for few minutes til it thickens.
  • Add raisins & remove from heat.
  • Serve hot with luchi or paratha.

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