Christine Manfield’s Spiced Chickpea Dal
  1. Cook the chickpeas in large pot of boiling water for 45 minutes or until soft. Drain, reserving 50ml of the cooking water.

  2. Place 1 cup chickpeas (leave the rest whole) and the reserved water in a food processor and blend to form a puree. Set aside.

  3. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes or until softened.

  4. Add the ginger garlic paste and green chilli and cook for 30 seconds or until coloured.

  5. Add the tomato and cook for 4 minutes or until softened.

  6. Mix the ground spices together in a small bowl and add to the onion and tomato mixture. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant.

  7. Add the whole chickpeas, chickpea puree and salt, stir to combine and cook for 2–3 minutes.

  8. Add the yoghurt and simmer gently for a further 5 minutes.

  9. Remove from heat and stir through the coriander leaves and lemon juice.

  10. Scatter with the fried shallots and serve.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍲Dal

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 1h

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