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Dal Chenchki

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Dal Chenchki

Dal Chenchki is a vegetarian dinner from West Bengal. It is made with split lentils, garlic, mustard oil and green chilli. One serving has about 200 kcal, 12 g protein, 20 g carbs and 8 g fat.

Updated 13 November 2026 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

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Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: West Bengal
Calories: 200 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Style: Healthy

Main ingredients

split lentils
garlic
mustard oil
green chilli

Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.

Nutrition per serving

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200kcal / serving

Protein: 12 g 24%
Carbs: 20 g 40%
Fat: 8 g 36%
Fibre: 8 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	4mg
Folate	150mcg
Zinc	2mg

How to make Dal Chenchki: videos

Masur Dal Recipe - Easy and Hearty Masur Dal Recipe ||Bengali Style Dal Chechki recipe ||A TO Z COOKING BY SUSMITA · 1,211 views · 6 min

How To Make Matar Dal Chechki | Split Peas Curry | Secrets Of Bengali Dal ChechkiChilli & Spice · 426 views

Lau Chechki and Musoor dal/gheeye ki sabzi with masoor dal/Indian Style/Bengali dishMera Kitchen 🥘 · 248 views

Quick answers

Is Dal Chenchki vegetarian?

Yes. Dal Chenchki is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Dal Chenchki?

About 200 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Dal Chenchki from?

Dal Chenchki comes from West Bengal.

What is Dal Chenchki made of?

The main ingredients are split lentils, garlic, mustard oil and green chilli.

When do you eat Dal Chenchki?

Dal Chenchki is usually eaten as a dinner.

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