BHUNI CHANA DAL WITH PANEER (FRIED BENGAL GRAM WITH COTTAGE CHEESE)
This wonderful dish is loved by children who make it a big fuss to have vegetable and dal(lentil) separately. Combining the 2 in 1 and serving this to them with rice, brings a smile to their face and yours too!
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Grind ginger and garlic to a paste.
- Hat oil in a pan.
- Lightly brown the paneer pieces.
- Remove them, drain excess oil by wiping them on a clean tissue paper and keep aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy bottom pan.
- Add the whole chilli, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon and cardamom.
- Stir for a few seconds.
- Add onions and fry till golden brown.
- Add the ginger garlic paste.
- Stir for a few seconds.
- Add turmeric and chilli powder, tomatoes and 1/4 cup water.
- Cook till the tomatoes are pulpy and the oil shows separately, stirring occasionally.
- Add the Bengal gram and salt.
- Stir for 3 minutes.
- Add the remaining water and stir.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower heat, close the pan with a lid and then cook on slow flame till the dal is done.
- Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot.
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[email protected]5 stars! This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves Indian food. The bhuna masala is rich and flavorful, and the paneer is cooked to perfection.
Huggins Mangezi
[email protected]Made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were complex and delicious.
Hridoy Music Company
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. Loved the combination of textures between the crispy chana dal and the soft paneer. A keeper!
Leila Alexander
[email protected]Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of chana dal, but this dish was amazing! The paneer added a nice richness and creaminess. Will definitely be making this again.
Md Abdullah_Sheikh
[email protected]Tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The chana dal and paneer were cooked perfectly and the spices were spot-on. Served it with basmati rice and it was a hit with the whole family.
Queanna Fowler
[email protected]This bhuni chana dal with paneer dish was an absolute delight! The combination of fried bengal gram with cottage cheese created a unique and flavorful experience. The spices were well-balanced and complemented each other perfectly. The dish had a nic