Tadka Wali Chana Dal | Dhaba Style Desi Dal Fry | चना दाल तड़का - ChatoriZuban by Deepak Kr. Gupta

Tadka Wali Chana Dal Recipe | Dhaba Style Desi Dal Fry | स्वादिष्ट चना दाल तड़का | ChatoriZuban Preparation time: 15 minutes + soaking time Cooking time: 30–35 minutes Cuisine: North Indian Ingredients For boiling the dal: 1 cup chana dal 3 cups water (adjust as required) ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 small tomato, chopped 1 green chilli, slit 1 small piece ginger, chopped For the masala: 2 tablespoons oil or ghee 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped 2 green chillies, chopped ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon hing (asafoetida) ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder ½ teaspoon red chilli powder ½ teaspoon cumin powder ½ teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste For the final tadka: 1 tablespoon ghee ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 3–4 garlic cloves, sliced 2 dry red chillies ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder ¼ teaspoon kasuri methi Fresh coriander leaves Step-by-step cooking method Step 1: Soak the chana dal 1. Wash chana dal thoroughly 2–3 times. 2. Soak it in water for approximately 1–2 hours. 3. Drain the excess water before cooking. Step 2: Boil the dal 1. Add soaked chana dal to a pressure cooker. 2. Add 3 cups of water. 3. Add turmeric, salt, chopped ginger, green chilli and tomato. 4. Pressure cook for approximately 4–5 whistles on medium heat, then check the texture. 5. The dal should be soft and cooked but the grains should retain their shape. Cooking time may vary depending on the dal and pressure cooker. Add water if required. Step 3: Prepare the masala 1. Heat oil or ghee in a kadhai. 2. Add cumin seeds and hing. 3. Add chopped garlic and ginger. Fry until aromatic. 4. Add finely chopped onions and cook until golden brown. 5. Add green chillies and chopped tomatoes. 6. Cook until tomatoes become soft and the masala releases oil. 7. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and cumin powder. 8. Mix everything well and cook for 2–3 minutes. Step 4: Combine dal and masala 1. Add the boiled chana dal to the prepared masala. 2. Mix gently so that the masala combines evenly. 3. Add water according to your preferred consistency. 4. Add garam masala and salt if required. 5. Simmer on low flame for 8–10 minutes. 6. Add crushed kasuri methi and fresh coriander leaves. Step 5: Prepare the special tadka This is the most important step for giving the dal a delicious dhaba-style flavour! 1. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a small tadka pan. 2. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. 3. Add sliced garlic and fry until golden. 4. Add dry red chillies. 5. Turn off the flame and add Kashmiri red chilli powder. 6. Immediately pour this hot tadka over the prepared chana dal. Step 6: Final presentation Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Add a little ghee on top for extra flavour. Cover the dal for 2 minutes so that the tadka aroma gets absorbed. Your delicious Dhaba Style Tadka Wali Chana Dal is ready! 4. Serving suggestions Serve hot with: Jeera rice Plain steamed rice Tandoori roti Lachha paratha Onion salad and green chutney ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to ChatoriZuban by Deepak Kr. Gupta 🍗🔥 If you love authentic Indian food, spicy street flavours, village-style recipes, food vlogs, restaurant reviews, and delicious cooking adventures — then you’re at the right place! On this channel, you’ll find: ✅ Desi Food Recipes ✅ Street Food Exploration ✅ Bihari Special Dishes ✅ Food Reviews & Vlogs ✅ Cooking Tips & Kitchen Secrets ✅ Spicy & Crispy Food Content Our mission is simple — bringing real Indian flavours and honest food experiences to your screen. From crispy fried chicken to traditional desi recipes, every video is made with passion, taste, and love for food ❤️ Subscribe now and join the ChatoriZuban family! 📍 New Videos Every Week 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe #ChatoriZuban #FoodVlogs #IndianFood #BihariFood #StreetFood #ChickenRecipe