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Durga Puja Special: Easy And Authentic Bengali
Cholar Dal
Recipe

40 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
15
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Cholar Dal is a classic Bengali dish, loved for its sweet-spicy flavour and festive charm. Tender chana dal is cooked with aromatic spices, ghee, and golden fried coconut slices, making it perfect for Durga Puja or any celebratory meal. This version balances taste and simplicity, ideal for home cooks looking for authentic flavour.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 1/4 cupsSplit Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked
1/2 teaspoonTurmeric powder
1 tablespoonSugar (or to taste)
to tasteSalt
1 tablespoonGhee
1/4Fresh coconut cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
6–8Cloves
1-inch stickCinnamon
4Black cardamoms
1 teaspoonCumin seeds
3Dried red chillies (broken)
2–3Green chillies (roughly chopped)
2 tablespoonsRaisins
1 teaspoonGinger paste
4 cupsWater

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Cook dal

In a deep non-stick pan, heat 4 cups of water. Add soaked chana dal, turmeric, sugar, and salt. Cover and cook on medium flame until the dal is soft but holds its shape. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. The lightly sweetened dal forms the base of this festive dish.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Cook dal
15 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Fry the coconut
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Temper spices
3 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Combine dal and spices
12 Minutes
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