Dal Chana Tarka / Dal Chana Fry دال چنا تڑکا

Dal Chana Tarka / Dal Chana Fry is one of the most consumed Dal in Pakistan. It is a very tasty vegetarian dish.



Ingredients:

• Dal Chana  250 g ( 1 Pao)
• Oil 1 cup
• Onion chopped 2
• Tomatoes chopped 2
• Ginger paste 1 teaspoon
• Garlic paste 1 teaspoon
• Green Chillies whole 1-2 for tarka Dal/ chopped 1-2 for fry dal
• Fresh Coriander leaves for garnish
• Salt to taste
• Red chillies powder 1 teaspoon
• Haldi powder 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper whole 10
• Cloves whole 4
• Garam Masala 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seed whole 1 teaspoon

Procedure:

• Soak chana dal for 3-4 hours, wash and drain.
•  Boil Chana dal in enough water, drain and keep aside.
• Now fry onion in oil till golden brown.
• Add ginger garlic paste, tomatoes and spices  except garam masala. Fry for 5-6 minutes, then add dall and 2 glass water.
• Continue to cook on medium flame for 20-30 minutes.
• Adjust consistency of gravy.
• Sprinkle garam masala and  fresh coriander leaves and simmer for 5 minutes..
• Dal is ready for Tarka or fry.

Tarka  Dal:

• Oil 2 table spoon
• Garlic chopped 2 cloves
• Fry garlic in oil till golden, then pour over the prepared dal
• Delicious Tarka Dal is  ready.
• Serve with roti/boiled rice , pickle and onion chopped.

Fry Dal:

• Oil 1/2 tablespoon
• Prepared Dal as required
• Red Chillies whole 2-3
• Green Chillies chopped 2
• Onion chopped 1/2
• Fresh Coriander leaves 2 teaspoon
• Saute onion in oil , add red chillies whole, green chillies and cumin seed whole then add prepared dal 2-3 tablespoon and fry on high flame till most of the water evaporate. 
• Delicious Chana Dal Fry is ready.
• Serve with Tandoori Roti, green chillies chopped, shredded onion and pickle.