You've probably tried chana dal in a variety of ways ... To make a smooth paste, combine the bay leaf, ginger, fennel, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, and ...

A warming, chunky dal from Bengal that's packed with protein and cheap to make. The tarka really brings this chana dal to life, so don't be tempted to skimp on the toppings. Serve with roti ...

Soak urad dal and chana dal together in water for at least one hour ... Add the dal paste and season with salt, green chilli and black pepper powder. Add some water and cook for 5-7 minutes.