Fried masala chana dal
Fried masala chana dal, from above
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Fried masala chana dal

Crunchy fried chana dal with chilli and chaat masala. The namkeen you cannot stop eating.

40 minTime
7 gProtein each
mediumSpice
6hPlan ahead. Soak for 6 hours first; the 40 minutes come after.
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Grandma's wayFried masala chana dal namkeen.
The original
182kcalsame
7 gproteinsame
4 gfibresame
40minutessame

Fried masala chana dal.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

6 servings
Chana dal (split chickpeas)1 cup, soaked 6 hours
Baking soda (bicarb soda, bicarbonate of soda)a pinch, in the soak
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)for frying, about 3 tbsp absorbed
Red chilli powder (indian red chili powder)1 tsp
Chaat masala1 tsp
Dry mango powder¼ tsp
Black salta pinch
Saltto taste

Method

4 steps
  1. 1Soak dal with a pinch of soda, drain and spread on a cloth to dry for 30 minutes.
  2. 2Fry in small batches in hot oil until the sizzling stops.
  3. 3Drain and toss with all the spices while hot.
  4. 4Cool completely and store airtight.
Serve it like this

Serve in small bowls. Store airtight.

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What goes with Fried masala chana dal: a bread or rice, a side, something to drink and something sweet.

On the side Indian style tomato soup40 min
On the side Onion tomato masala base75 min
A little snack Moong dal namkeen45 min
A little snack Masala peanuts30 min
To drink Masala chai10 min
To drink Feni with lime soda3 min
Something sweet Sweet corn kheer35 min
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