Cholar Dal Narkel Diye is lentils cooked with coconut slivers, raisins and spices. Mishti Chola Dal has a distinctive flavour and rich aroma. Bengali Chana Dal is a classic sweet dal Bengali preparation that goes well with luchis or kachoris.
Niramish Bengali Chholar Dhal is traditionally served along with soft and fluffy Luchis during festivals or celebrations.
Goodness of Chana Dal:
Chana dal is rich in soluble fiber and protein. It has a low glycemic index and is good for those with diabetes.
Cholar Dal Recipe Step By Step:
Mishti chana dal with coconut is a delicious twist to a simple dal recipe. Bengali sweet chana dal recipe is a perfect balance of flavour and consistency.
How to make Bengali Cholar Dal:
- To make delicious Chholar dhal with coconut, first soak the dal in sufficient water for at least 15 minutes. Then drain the water and pressure-cook the chana dal for about 6 whistles or till soft.
- Heat oil in a pan and add whole garam masala and dry red chillies. Saute for about 30 seconds. Add coconut slivers and raisins and fry for 1-2 minutes till the coconut pieces turn golden brown and the raisins plump up.
- Next pour in the boiled chana dal. Season with salt, sugar and cumin powder and mix well.
- Simmer the Bengali meethi dal for 2-3 minutes till all the flavours are nicely absorbed, while stirring in-between. Once the dal thickens and you get the desired consistency, top with a teaspoon of desi ghee.
- Serve Cholar daal narkel diye (chana dal with coconut) with Luchis, Kachoris, Rotis or Steamed rice.
If you are looking for more Bengali Khana recipes, do try out Jhinge Posto and Chanar Shondesh.
Bengali Chana Dal Recipe details below:
Cholar Dal Recipe
Narkel Diye Cholar Dal is usually made for festive or special occasions. The thick, fragrant wholesome Bengali chana dal imbibes the flavours of whole garam masala, shredded coconuts, raisins and pure ghee. Try out this simple niramish ranna Bengali dal recipe.
Servings: 2
Calories: 307kcal
Ingredients
- Chana Dal/Bengal gram – ½ cup
- Bay leaf – 1
- Cinnamon – ½ inch stick
- Cardamom – 2
- Cloves – 2
- Red Chilli – 1
- Grated Ginger – ½ tsp
- Raisins/kishmish – 1 tbsp
- Coconut Slivers – 2 tbsp
- Turmeric – ½ tsp
- Salt to taste
- Asafoetida – a pinch
- Cumin powder – ½ tsp
- Sugar – 1 ½ tsp
- Ghee – 1 tsp
- Oil -1/2 tbsp
Instructions
- Clean and wash dal. Soak in water for 30 minutes. Drain and pressure cook with a pinch of turmeric till soft.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and red chilli. Sauté for a minute.
- Add coconut slivers. Fry till slightly brown.
- Add raisins and sauté.
- Add grated ginger and hing. Stir.
- Add the cooked dal. Add cumin powder, salt and sugar. Combine well. Simmer for 5 minutes till it becomes slightly thick.
- Serve Cholar Dal with Luchi or Steamed Rice.
Notes
- You can add ½ tsp of cumin seeds.
