Sunday, February 10, 2013

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.