Niramish Cholar Dal | নিরামিষ ছোলার ডাল
This Niramish Cholar Dal or নিরামিষ ছোলার ডাল is a classic Bengali dal recipe using Chana Dal or Bengal Gram. Pair it with luchis for an authentic Bengali meal.
Servings 2 People
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Chana Dal or Cholar Dal or Bengal Gram
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 tbsp Ghee Use Refined Oil for Vegan
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 4 Green Cardamoms
- 5-6 Cloves
- 1 tbsp Ginger Grated
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- Salt To Taste
- 2 Green Chilies Slit in halves
- A pinch of Hing or Asafoetida
Instructions
- Pressure cook the Chana dal or Bengal Gram with water, salt and a few drops of oil. It should take 10-15 minutes to whistle around 7-8 times on high heat, to cook properly. Once done, turn off the heat and allow it to cool on its own.1/3 cup Chana Dal or Cholar Dal or Bengal Gram, Salt To Taste
- Now, take a pan and heat the ghee. Temper it with the hing, whole spices, grated ginger and bay leaves.2 Bay Leaves, 2 tbsp Ghee, 1 inch Cinnamon, 4 Green Cardamoms, 5-6 Cloves, A pinch of Hing or Asafoetida, 1 tbsp Ginger
- Add the chilies.2 Green Chilies
- Now, pour the boiled dal in it. Add water if needed.
- Now, season it with some salt and add a tsp of sugar. Add the garam masala powder and allow it to simmer for 4-5 minutes.1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- Before serving you may add some freshly chopped coriander leaves. But that is completely optional.