Chana Dal Paratha
: A Protein-Packed, Hearty North Indian Classic

Name: ~Chana Dal Paratha~: A Protein-Packed, Hearty North Indian Classic
Total time: 440 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: For Chana Dal Filling:; ½ cup chana dal (soaked 5–6 hours); ½ tsp turmeric powder; ½ tsp salt (for boiling); 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 2 green chillies, finely chopped; ½ tsp coriander seeds (coarsely ground); ½ tsp cumin seeds (coarsely ground); ¼ tsp black peppercorns (coarsely ground); a pinch hing (asafoetida); 1 small tsp salt (for stuffing; adjust to taste); to taste Ajwain; to taste Mangrela / nigella seeds; a handful Fresh coriander leaves (chopped); for cooking Mustard oil; For Dough :; 2 cups Aashirvaad Atta; as required Water; For Cooking:; for roasting Oil

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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. ABOUT THE Creator: Nidhi Rathore | @humbiharsehain

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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

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for roastingOil

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Description - Step 1

Pressure Cook the Chana Dal

Add chana dal (soaked for 5-6 hours) to a pressure cooker along with turmeric, salt, bay leaf and some water. Close the lid and cook for about three whistles on medium flame. When cooked, strain the dal and set aside the water.

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