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Natco Chana Dal - 2kg is dried split Bengal gram, labelled Polished on the pack. These yellow chickpea halves have their skins removed and are distinct from whole chickpeas, yellow split peas and toor dal. Their nutty flavour and substantial texture suit chana dal fry, ground savoury mixtures and cooked sweet fillings. This 2kg pack is a dry cooking ingredient, allowing you to measure out each recipe's quantity and keep the remainder sealed between uses.
Chana dal can be cooked until tender while retaining some shape for a textured dal, or simmered further and partly mashed for a thicker finish. Its gently nutty taste pairs with tomato, ginger, cumin and chilli in savoury dishes. Cooked and mashed, it also combines with jaggery and cardamom for fillings such as puran for puran poli. The 2kg format suits kitchens that prepare chana dal regularly or need a larger quantity for shared meals, without requiring the whole pack to be cooked at once.
Sort through the dal and rinse thoroughly before preparation. Follow the current pack instructions or your chosen recipe for soaking, then drain and cook in fresh water as directed until fully tender. Cooking time depends on soaking and cooking method, so check the texture rather than relying on a fixed time alone. For larger batches, use a pan with enough room for the dal and cooking liquid, stir as the mixture thickens and add hot water when needed. For vada, grind soaked, drained dal to the texture specified in the recipe and cook the shaped mixture thoroughly; for sweet fillings, cook the dal before mashing and combining with the remaining ingredients.
Brand: Natco | Weight: 2kg | Type: Dried polished split Bengal gram (chana dal; skin removed, split chickpeas)
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep tightly sealed after opening.
Allergens: Refer to the current pack for the ingredient list and allergen advice.
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