Recipe Bengali Niramish  Cholar Dal | Chana Dal

Bengali Niramish Cholar Dal | Chana Dal

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Bahari Cholar Dal or Shahi Cholar Dal is an ever-popular lentil dish in all Bengali households. This is made primarily of Bengal gram lentil using traditional Bengali spices, dry fruits and nuts cooked in mustard oil. A typical Bengali dish, it is mainly served during festivals and pujas along with luchis ( puris made of maida/flour) or parathas. It is also served as a starting course in Bengali ceremonial cuisine. This is also had as a Sunday breakfast item along with luchis or kachoris. Try this simple-to-make flavorsome dal recipe at home and you can serve this with steamed rice as well.

Ingredients:

  • Ghee/ Clarified Butter - 1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
  • Dried Red chilli - 1
  • Cholar dal/Bengal gram Lentil - 100 gms
  • Cashew nuts - 10 gms
  • Sugar - 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  • Mustard oil - 2 tbsp
  • Hing - 1/4 th tsp
  • Whole green chilli - 1
  • Salt as per taste
  • Bay leaf - 1
  • cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Grated ginger - 1 tsp
  • Kishmish / raisions - 10 gms
  • Chopped coconut - 2 tbsp

Enjoy your meal!

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