VegetarianLunchNorth India
Chana Methi Dal
Chana Methi Dal is a vegetarian lunch from North India. It is made with chickpeas, fenugreek and tomato. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 55 min. One serving has about 250 kcal, 12 g protein, 35 g carbs and 8 g fat.
Did you know? A protein-rich dal where methi adds bitterness. The tomatoes balance flavors. Some versions add ginger. The chana should be tender. The tempering uses garlic. A vegan and gluten-free dish. The consistency should be thick. Best garnished with cilantro.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Lunch
- Cuisine
- North India
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 12 g
- Style
- Healthy
- Serves
- 4
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 cup chickpeas
- ½ cup toor dal
- 1 cup fenugreek leaves
- 2 tomato
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp ginger
- 4 garlic
- 2 green chilli
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ¾ tsp salt
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves (optional)
