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Chickpea dal

Chcikpeas smothered in a spicy coconut base!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pure Veg, Vegetarian
Keyword Coconut Curry
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Overnight 12 hours
Servings 4
Calories 299kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Kadai pan,

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Chickpeas
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 tsp Ginger Fresh, grated
  • 2 tsp Nigella seeds (Black Cumin)
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Mathania Lal Dried Red Chili
  • 2 Green Cardamom pods
  • 1 Bay leaf Indian Bay leaf
  • 2 Tomatoes Small, chopped
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
  • 1/4 cup Channa dal Yellow split peas, dried
  • 1 cup Coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Fresh ground.

Garnish - optional

  • 1 tbsp Ghee or butter
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Black mustard seeds Rai
  • 1 Mathania Lal red dried chili pod
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro Fresh, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Chickpeas

  • Pick over the chickpeas, rinse and soak in 3/4 cup of water, in the refrigerator over night, or at least 8 hours. The more the better.
  • In the morning, add the chickpeas and their soaking water and maybe another 1/2 cup of water, to a pressure cooker. Cook on medium for 12- 16 whistles. Remove from the heat and allow too cool until ready for use. When ready to use, drain the chickpeas of any excess cooking water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 5mg