Roasted Chana Dal

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash the Chana Dal 2 to 3 times.
  2. 2Wash the Chana Dal 2 to 3 times.
  3. 3Wash the Chana Dal 2 to 3 times.
  4. 4Add baking soda and hot water to the washed Chana Dal.
  5. 5Add baking soda and hot water to the washed Chana Dal.
  6. 6Add baking soda and hot water to the washed Chana Dal.
  7. 7Soak the Chana Dal for 3 to 4 hours.
  8. 8Soak the Chana Dal for 3 to 4 hours.
  9. 9Soak the Chana Dal for 3 to 4 hours.
  10. 10Dehydrate fresh coriander and green chilies in the microwave to make coriander masala.
  11. 11Dehydrate fresh coriander and green chilies in the microwave to make coriander masala.
  12. 12Dehydrate fresh coriander and green chilies in the microwave to make coriander masala.
  13. 13Grind the dehydrated coriander and green chilies with citric acid, asafoetida, salt, black salt, jeera powder, and sugar to make a fine powder.
  14. 14Grind the dehydrated coriander and green chilies with citric acid, asafoetida, salt, black salt, jeera powder, and sugar to make a fine powder.
  15. 15Grind the dehydrated coriander and green chilies with citric acid, asafoetida, salt, black salt, jeera powder, and sugar to make a fine powder.
  16. 16Pat dry the soaked Chana Dal.
  17. 17Pat dry the soaked Chana Dal.
  18. 18Pat dry the soaked Chana Dal.
  19. 19Bake the Chana Dal for approximately 30 minutes at 180 degrees.
  20. 20Bake the Chana Dal for approximately 30 minutes at 180 degrees.
  21. 21Bake the Chana Dal for approximately 30 minutes at 180 degrees.
  22. 22Sprinkle the tangy coriander masala generously over the baked Chana Dal.
  23. 23Sprinkle the tangy coriander masala generously over the baked Chana Dal.
  24. 24Sprinkle the tangy coriander masala generously over the baked Chana Dal.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Cups Chana Dal
  • 1.5 Cups Chana Dal
  • 1.5 Cups Chana Dal
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • as required Hot water
  • as required Hot water
  • as required Hot water
  • 0.5 Cup Fresh Coriander
  • 0.5 Cup Fresh Coriander
  • 0.5 Cup Fresh Coriander
  • 3 Green Chillies
  • 3 Green Chillies
  • 3 Green Chillies
  • 0.25 tsp Asafoetida
  • 0.25 tsp Asafoetida
  • 0.25 tsp Asafoetida
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Jeera Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Jeera Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Jeera Powder
  • 0.125 tsp Citric acid
  • 0.125 tsp Citric acid
  • 0.125 tsp Citric acid
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil

Equipment

bowlspoonmicrowavegrinderbaking trayoven

Tips

  • Soak the Chana Dal for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 8 hours.
  • Optionally drizzle some oil while baking to retain moisture.