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Dal Chingri

Non-vegetarianLunchWest Bengal

Dal Chingri

Dal Chingri is a non-vegetarian lunch from West Bengal. It is made with chana dal, prawns, coconut, ginger and garam masala. One serving has about 320 kcal, 22 g protein, 30 g carbs and 11 g fat.

Did you know? Dal chingri is a Bengali dish of chana dal cooked with prawns.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Non-vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: West Bengal
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 22 g
Style: Healthy

Main ingredients

chana dal
prawns
coconut
ginger
garam masala

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

Nutrition per serving

Dal Chingri

320kcal / serving

Protein: 22 g 29%
Carbs: 30 g 39%
Fat: 11 g 32%
Fibre: 8 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	3mg
Vitamin B12	1mcg

How to make Dal Chingri: videos

dal chingri - masoor dal with shrimp - Chingri diye masoor dal- Shrimp with red lentilsRadhunee Shweeta · 17,675 views · 6 min

Chingri diye Chholar Dal | Prawns with Chana Dal Recipe | Easy and Different Prawn RecipeYum & Tasty!!! · 4,893 views

Moong Chingri Paturi Bengali Recipe-Durga Puja Special Recipe-Dal Chingri RecipeBake and More · 2,895 views

Dal Chingri | Lentil with Prawn | Urad dal recipeLet's Eat T&R · 2,382 views

Chingri Bora With Masoor Dal│Chingri Macher Recipe│Masoor Dal Recipe│Prawn Recipe Village FoodBarnali Nayan with village food · 962 views

Quick answers

Is Dal Chingri vegetarian?

No. Dal Chingri is non-vegetarian.

How many calories are in Dal Chingri?

About 320 kcal per serving, with 22 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Dal Chingri from?

Dal Chingri comes from West Bengal.

What is Dal Chingri made of?

The main ingredients are chana dal, prawns, coconut, ginger and garam masala.

When do you eat Dal Chingri?

Dal Chingri is usually eaten as a lunch.

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