Heera Chana Dal 500g

Heera Chana Dal 500g is a popular Indian pulse made from split and skinned desi chickpeas (Bengal gram). With its naturally sweet, nutty flavour and firm yet creamy texture when cooked, Chana Dal is a versatile staple in Indian and South Asian cuisine.

Perfect for preparing traditional dal, curries, soups, stews, snacks and savoury dishes, Heera Chana Dal is an excellent pantry ingredient for everyday vegetarian and vegan cooking.

👩🍳 Cooking Instructions

1. Rinse the Chana Dal thoroughly under cold water until the water runs relatively clear.

2. Soak the dal in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour for faster and more even cooking.

3. Drain and add the dal to a pressure cooker with approximately 3 cups of fresh water and turmeric.

4. Cook until the dal becomes tender but still retains some texture. In a pressure cooker, this usually takes approximately 4–6 whistles, depending on the cooker and soaking time.

5. Heat oil or ghee in a separate pan.

6. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle.

7. Add onions and sauté until golden.

8. Add green chilli, tomatoes, coriander powder, chilli powder and salt. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and the oil starts to separate.

9. Add the cooked dal and mix well.

10. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, adding water if needed to achieve your preferred consistency.

11. Finish with garam masala and fresh coriander.