# Roasted Chana Dal

Roasted Chana Dal is a healthier and crunchy snack, perfect for Diwali, made with tangy and spicy coriander masala without deep frying.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Wash the Chana Dal 2 to 3 times.
2. Add baking soda and hot water to the washed Chana Dal.
3. Soak the Chana Dal for 3 to 4 hours.
4. Dehydrate fresh coriander and green chilies in the microwave to make coriander masala.
5. Grind the dehydrated coriander and green chilies with citric acid, asafoetida, salt, black salt, jeera powder, and sugar to make a fine powder.
6. Pat dry the soaked Chana Dal.
7. Bake the Chana Dal for approximately 30 minutes at 180 degrees.
8. Sprinkle the tangy coriander masala generously over the baked Chana Dal.

## Equipment

- bowl
- spoon
- microwave
- grinder
- baking tray
- oven

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP3qmQBk92x/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2f10c566-cef6-4482-bba4-730d0a804d9b
- Extracted: 2025-10-18

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