Maa Chole Di Dal

Name: Maa Chole Di Dal (North Indian lentils)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup (100 grams) chana dal (split Bengal gram); ½ cup (100 grams) chilkewali urad dal (split black gram with skin); 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ teaspoon red chile powder; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1½ teaspoons table salt; 1-inch (2½-cm) piece fresh ginger, chopped; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 green chiles, stemmed and chopped; 2 or 3 tablespoons ghee

North Indian lentils

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

This classic lentil preparation uses two types of lentils and is a favorite among North Indians. While the lentils provide a unique taste, the real secret of this dish is the tempered mixture of the spices, onions, and tomatoes.

Ingredients

½ cup (100 grams) chilkewali urad dal (split black gram with skin)
½ cup (

Asia
India
Side dish
Main course
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Put the dals in a large bowl, wash in plenty of water 2 or 3 times, and drain. Add 4 cups (800 ml) water and soak for 1 hour. Drain the dals in a colander.
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