BENGALI CHOLAR DAL

Cholar Dal is a traditional Bengali recipe. Learn how to make Chholar Daal by following this easy recipe.

For Dal

Chana dal

: 1 cup

Water

: 4 cups

For Tempering

Oil

: 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds (jeera)

: 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder (haldi)

: 1/2 tsp

Sugar

: 1 tsp

Amchoor

: 1 tsp

Red chillies

: 2 dry

Grated coconut

: 1/2 cup

Bay leaves (tej patta)

: 2

A pinch of asafoetida (heeng)

:

Raisins (kishmish) (optional)

: 3 – 4

Salt and black pepper

: To taste

Wash and soak dal for ½ an hour. Drain the excess water.
In a big microwave safe bowl mix 4 cups of water, soaked dal, salt and turmeric powder.
Cover and boil, at 100% power for 15 mins. and then microwave covered at 60% power for 10 mins. Stir in between.
In another microwave safe bowl heat oil at 100% power for 30 secs.
Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, bay leaves, red chillies and grated coconut. And microwave at 100% power for 1:30 mins.
Mix it with the boiled dal. Add sugar, salt, raisins and amchoor. Microwave covered at 100% power for 3 mins.
Allow to stand for 5 mins. Serve hot with boiled rice and chutney.