## Bengali gram dal recipe (Bengali Recipes Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Bengali gram dal recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Bengali Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 3 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Cuisine:** Bengali Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Bengali gram dal recipe:
* 1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
* 1/2 cup Fresh coconut – cut into small bits
* 1 tablespoon Ghee
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* Salt – to taste
* 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
* 3 Dry Red Chillies
* 2 Cloves (Laung)
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
* 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 2 Green Chillies – slit into halves lengthwise
* 1 inch Ginger – peeled and grated
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Bengali gram dal recipe:
1. first wash and soak chana dal in water for an hour or so.
2. Cook soaked dal with 2-1/2 Cups of water , turmeric powder, salt to taste and cook dal for 8 whistles / 30 minutes until the dal is cooked completely.
3. See how to cook lentils (dals/pulses).
4. Let the pressure release naturally and keep aside.
5. In a pan heat mustard oil over medium heat, add the coconut pieces and fry until they turn golden brown.
6. Turn off the heat.
7. Transfer the fried coconut pieces in a bowl.
8. Keep aside until required.
9. In the same pan heat a tablespoon of mustard seeds and add cumin seeds, once seeds crackle add dry red chilies, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green chilies and grated ginger.
10. Saute for a few second and add the cooked dal and roasted copra into the pan.
11. Briskly boil Bengali Style Cholar Dal for three to four minutes and turn off the heat.
12. Transfer the Bengali Style Cholar Dal into a serving bowl; finally garnish with a few more of the roasted coconut pieces and serve hot.
13. Serve the Bengali Cholar Dal with Begun Bhaja and steamed rice for a wholesome weekend lunch or dinner.
### Tips for the Best Bengali gram dal recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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