Description
Mah Chane ki Dal, also known as Langar wali Dal, is a comforting and nutritious dish that warms the soul. Made with black gram lentils and a blend of aromatic spices, this hearty dal is perfect for any occasion. Whether served with fluffy rice or warm naan, it delivers rich flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and full of wholesome ingredients, this delightful recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black gram lentils (Mah Chana)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 4 cups water (adjust as desired)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
Instructions
- Heat ghee or oil in a large pot over medium heat; add cumin seeds until fragrant.
- Sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste; cook until the raw smell disappears.
- Add tomatoes and cook until softened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Mix in turmeric and red chili powder, then add rinsed lentils and stir well.
- Pour in water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30–40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Check seasoning, adjust salt if needed, drizzle with melted ghee, and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Soak the lentils overnight for better texture. Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or carrots for added nutrition. To make it creamier, consider using coconut milk.