Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Tandoori Chicken 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
- • 250g chicken, bone-in pieces
- • 1/2 cup chana dal
- • 3 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 onion, thinly sliced
- • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the chicken, chana dal, water, turmeric, and salt until the dal is soft and the chicken is tender.
2
Phase 2
Heat ghee in a pan and fry the onion until golden brown.
3
Phase 3
Add the ginger-garlic paste and red chili powder and fry 1 minute.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tempering into the pot and stir well.
5
Phase 5
Simmer 10 to 15 minutes until the dalcha reaches a medium consistency.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with jeera rice or chapati.