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Bengali Cholar Dal
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱30 minsPrep Time
🔥30 minsCook Time
⏰60 minsTotal Time
👥4Serves
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Bengali cholar dal is gently sweet: soft chana dal with coconut, raisins and a fragrant ghee temper. Festive enough for bhog, light enough for lunch.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Cook soaked chana dal soft but not mushy.
2
Temper ghee with whole spices; fry coconut and raisins briefly.
3
Add dal, salt and a pinch of sweetener; simmer. Serve with luchi or rice.
Nutrition per serving
200kcal
Protein10g
Carbohydrates28g
Fat5g
Fibre7g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Chana dal fibre with a measured ghee temper. Sweetness stays a hint, not dessert-level.
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Pro Tips
- →Don’t overcook dal to paste.
- →Fry coconut golden, not burnt.
- →Keep slightly thick.
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Variations
- 1Add ginger.
- 2Skip raisins for a savoury bowl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reduce jaggery; balance with a squeeze of lemon.
Luchi, steamed rice, or millet.
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