Chana Dal Chutney or split chickpeas chutney is famous in India. Basically, the main Ingredient in this Chutney Recipe is Chana Dal or Split Chickpeas. Generally, this Chutney Maharashtrian Style is tangy due to curd and the texture of this chutney is due to blended soaked chana dal. Additionally, the chana dal is soaked in water, hence it is light to digest and its texture is superb.
In Maharashtra, curd is added in this soaked chana dal chutney while in South India, fresh coconut is added in this chutney. There are different variations of this chutney in different regions and different recipe of this chutney. In other words, this is an ideal taste enhancer. Not to mention, it can be served with Indian wholesome meal. Together with, this chutney recipe is very simple and easy to make.
Lets see the chana dal chutney recipe...
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Quantity: 1.25 Cups
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Table of Contents
1.1 Wet Masala
1.2 Dry Masala
11 FAQ
11.0.2 Does chana dal cause gas?
11.0.3 Is chana dal bad for health?
12 Conclusion
Ingredients
Wet Masala
Dry Masala
How to make chana dal chutney?
step 1
Take one cup chana dal
step 2
Wash it with water
step 3
Soaked it in water for 4-5 hours
step 4
Drain the water and take it in mixer pot
step 5
Add 2-3 green chillies
step 6
Put 3-4 curry leaves
step 7
Add 2 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves
step 8
Put one teaspoon cumin seeds
step 9
Blend it to fine course
step 10
Take it out in the bowl
step 11
Add ½ cup curd into the mixture
step 12
Also add 1 teaspoon salt
step 13
And add ½ teaspoon sugar
step 14
Mix it properly
step 15
Take Tadka pan and heat it
step 16
Add 1 teaspoon oil and heat it
step 17
Put ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
step 18
Also add ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
step 19
And add ½ teaspoon turmeric powder and stir it
step 20
Add 3-4 curry leaves and stir it
step 21
Put 1-2 dry red chillies
step 22
Stir it and pour this tadka on dal and dahi mixture
step 23
Ready to serve
Special Note
Variations of Chana Dal Chutney
Meanwhile, in South India this chutney is prepared in different ways. Fresh Coconut is added in this chutney in South India. But, I prepared this chutney without coconut.
How to preserve Chana Dal Chutney?
This soaked chana dal chutney is wet chutney. Its shelf life is 1 day. Even If It's stored in the refrigerator then also its taste is changed.
How to Serve?
Benefits of Chana Dal Chutney
The basic component of this chutney is chana dal as it is soaked chana dal chutney. Hence, let us see the health benefits of chana dal...
You can also check chana dal benifites "8 Great Reasons to Include Chickpeas in Your Diet".
Disadvantages of Chana Dal
If consumed this chutney is of more than moderate value, you may suffer stomach disorder.
Different recipes of Chana Dal
Following are some recipes, prepared with chana dal…
My experience
In Maharashtra during festive feast, the plate is incomplete without different chutneys. Undoubtedly, this Chutney is one of my all time favorite chutney. I still remember in my home during Ganesh Chaturthi festival, there was a big feast for relatives and friends (it's still there but I cant attain it now). Surprisingly, every year the menu was like Pumpkin spicy sabji, spinach sabji, kadhi, rice, pakora, laddu, papad and this chutney. Undoubtedly, year by year menu changes due to choice and availability but this chutney is inseparable.
In the same way, my husband loves this chutney. So, I always prepared it at home. Most important, it's very simple, easy, delicious and time efficient. on the positive side, no pre-cooking efforts are required. Undoubtedly, I would suggest you try it at home. To repeat, I regularly cooked this this chutney maharashtrian style i.e. chana dal chutney without coconut.
FAQ
Is chana dal difficult to digest?
Does chana dal cause gas?
Is chana dal bad for health?
Conclusion
Chana Dal chutney Recipe is easy to cook and this chutney maharashtrian style is delicious and its texture is superb. It is a good way to include protein rich chana dal in your diet. Try it. Share its recipe.
Happy Cooking...
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