Easy Chana Dal Recipe You’ll Make Again and Again

Flavorful Chana Dal Recipe That’s Perfect with Rice or Roti

By : Naina Rawool November 19. 2025

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Ingredients You’ll Need For Chana Dal Recipe

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Soak The Dal

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Cook The Dal

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Sauté The Base

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Add Tomato & Spices

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Combine Dal

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Tempering For Extra Flavor

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Serve & Enjoy!

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Flavorful Chana Dal Recipe That’s Perfect with Rice or Roti

Flavorful Chana Dal Recipe That’s Perfect with Rice or Roti

Ingredients You’ll Need For Chana Dal Recipe

Soak The Dal

Step 1

Cook The Dal

Step 2

Sauté The Base

Step 3

Add Tomato & Spices

Step 4

Combine Dal

Step 4

Tempering For Extra Flavor

Step 4

Serve & Enjoy!

Step 4