Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Puran Poli Chana Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup chana dal
- • 2 cups water
- • 1 tbsp goda masala
- • 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
- • 1 tbsp jaggery, grated
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the chana dal with the water and turmeric until soft, then strain and reserve the cooking liquid.
2
Phase 2
Heat ghee and pop the mustard seeds.
3
Phase 3
Add the reserved dal water, goda masala, tamarind pulp, jaggery and salt.
4
Phase 4
Boil 10 minutes until slightly thickened into a pourable amti.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot as the traditional accompaniment to puran poli.