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YB WEB DESK. Dated: 1/21/2022 3:43:18 PM

BENGAL GRAM TO BENEFIT

Dr. Kaviraj Khialani Celebrity Master Chef Chana dal is also known as Bengal gram or split chickpeas. These lentils have a sweet and nutty taste. Chana dal comes from black chickpeas (kala chana). They are split and the outer husk is removed. These lentils are also powdered to give besan or gram flour. Chana dal derives from black chickpeas which are split with the outer covering removed. The resulting lentils are a bright golden hue, and are common among various Indian dal recipes. The term dal refers to "pulses" such as lentils, beans, and peas. “Chana” is chickpeas, and “dal” is split lentils, peas, or chickpeas. Therefore, chana dal is split chickpeas in soup or curry form! For this dish, chickpeas are split and polished, resulting in a different texture and feel than whole chickpeas. People quite often ask is chana dal same as gram dal? Chana dal is also known as split chickpeas or Bengal gram. It derives from black chickpeas which are split with the outer covering removed. The resulting lentils are a bright golden hue, and are common among various Indian dal recipes. Here is one recipe to try out using Bengal Gram: Recipe- CABBAGE AND CHANA DAL DELIGHT Ingredients: Oil-2 tsp Ghee-2 tsp Dry red chilies- 2-3 slit Green chilies-1 tsp chopped Hing-1/4 tsp Curry leaves -8-10 no Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp Ginger-1 tsp shredded Onion-1 small sliced White cabbage- 200 gms, shredded Boiled chana dal- 1 cup Salt to taste Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Cumin powder-1/2 tsp Coriander powder-2 tsp Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp Lime juice- 2 tsp Coriander leaves- 2 tbsp. chopped Roasted crushed peanuts-2- 3 tbsp. Method: 1. Pre-prep all the ingredients for the cabbage and chana dal subzi. 2. Heat oil and ghee in a kadai and add in the chilies, hing, ginger, cumin, mustard, onions and saute them for a few seconds. 3. Add in the shredded white cabbage, salt and all powdered spices and mix well. Cover and simmer for 10-12 mins. 4. Add in the boiled chana dal, garam masala powder, a little fresh grated coconut can be added as well for taste. Cook for another 6- 8 mins. 5. Finally check for seasonings, add fresh coriander leaves, lime juice and peanuts and mix well. Serve hot with phulkas, rotis, bowl of curd.