Polished Split Bengal Gram for Everyday Dals and Savoury Snacks

Natco Chana Dal - 1kg 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. With a nutty flavour and substantial texture, chana dal lends itself to dal fry, ground savoury mixtures and cooked sweet fillings. This 1kg pack is a dry ingredient for preparation and cooking, not a ready-to-eat dal.

Why Choose Natco Chana Dal?

Cook chana dal until tender while retaining some shape for a textured dal, or simmer further and mash a portion for a thicker finish. Its gently nutty taste pairs with cumin, ginger, tomato and chilli in savoury recipes. It also works with jaggery and cardamom in cooked fillings such as puran for puran poli. The 1kg format lets you portion out the amount needed for each recipe and keep the remaining dry dal tightly sealed.

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 varies with soaking and cooking method, so check the texture rather than relying on a fixed time alone. Stir as the dal thickens and add hot water when needed to maintain your preferred consistency. 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.

Serving Suggestions

• Make chana dal fry with cooked dal, tomato, cumin and a garlic tempering to accompany chapati.
• Simmer with bottle gourd and warming spices for lauki chana dal, cooking until both the vegetable and dal are tender.
• Soak and grind into a coarse mixture with onion, chilli and herbs for chana dal vada, then fry until cooked through.
• Cook and mash with jaggery and cardamom for puran poli filling, following your recipe for the finished consistency.
• Combine with rice and your preferred spices for a chana dal rice dish, adjusting preparation so both ingredients finish fully cooked.

Product Details

Brand: Natco | Weight: 1kg | 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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