Chana Dal Paratha
North Indian
Medium
Main CourseChana Dal Paratha: A Protein-Packed, Hearty North Indian Classic
Chana Dal Paratha
440 mins
Cooking Time
Medium
Difficulty
19
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Chana Dal Paratha is a hearty, protein-packed Indian stuffed paratha made with slow-cooked chana dal sautéed in mustard oil, hing, ginger, spices, and herbs. The filling is aromatic and earthy, while the dough—kneaded with leftover dal water—becomes soft, flavourful, and perfect for roasting on the tawa. Ideal for breakfast, tiffin, or a comforting lunch.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For Chana Dal Filling:
½ cupchana dal (soaked 5–6 hours)
½ tspturmeric powder
½ tspsalt (for boiling)
1bay leaf
1 tbspgrated ginger
2green chillies, finely chopped
½ tspcoriander seeds (coarsely ground)
½ tspcumin seeds (coarsely ground)
¼ tspblack peppercorns (coarsely ground)
a pinchhing (asafoetida)
1 small tspsalt (for stuffing; adjust to taste)
to tasteAjwain
to tasteMangrela / nigella seeds
a handfulFresh coriander leaves (chopped)
for cookingMustard oil
For Dough :
2 cupsAashirvaad Atta
as requiredWater
For Cooking:
for roastingOil
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