What Is Chana dall and How Can I Use It?
Chana dall rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 7 recipes to cook with it.
What is chana dall?
Gram flour is a flour made from ground chickpeas, a legume otherwise known as chana dal. It is also known as chickpea flour,garbanzo flour, or besan.
Gram flour contains a high proportion of carbohydrates but no gluten. Despite this, in comparison to other flours, it has a relatively high proportion of protein.
Although pronounced similarly in American English, gram flour is unrelated to graham flour.
How to make
1. Take pre-cooked chickpeas, rinse thoroughly and drain.
2. Spread evenly across an un-greased baking tray and cook on medium heat for 2–3 hours then turn off oven and leave overnight to cool.
3. Place into a mortar and pestle and grind to a fine consistency.
Where found
Chana dall is usually found in the rice & beans section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 长安达尔 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | Chana dall | |
| en español: | chana de dall |
Recipes using chana dall
There are 7 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Homemade Chana- Dhal Vada
Chana dhal vada, crispy South Asian lentil fritters made from coarsely ground split chickpeas spiced with chili, curry leaves, and chat masala, then deep-fried golden. A vegan tea-time snack with chutney.
Indian Style Lemon Rice (Nimakaya Pulihora)
Lemon Rice is one of the popular and simple dishes made during festivals in India.The Sour tangy taste makes this dish really mouth watering!!!!
Potato & Onion Koora
Potato and onion koora is a South Indian potato dish bloomed in mustard seeds, urad dal, ginger, and green chiles. Chunky, lemony, deeply spiced, and ready in 40 minutes.
Pulikacchal
Pulikacchal: the tangy-sweet South Indian tamarind paste for puliyodharai rice. Mustard seeds, chilies, jaggery, and sesame cooked down into a shelf-stable rice mix.
Gateaux Piments (Chilli Cakes)
Gateaux piments, Mauritian chilli cakes made from soaked chana dal, green chilies, turmeric, and fresh herbs. Deep-fried into crispy golden fritters.
Chana Dhal (Or Dal)
Chana dal with turmeric, mustard seeds, green chilies, and a tarka of fried onion and garlic. A traditional Indian split chickpea dish that's vegan, protein-rich, and deeply spiced.
String Beans & Coconut Koora
String beans and coconut koora, a South Indian stir-fry with green beans, toasted chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, and coconut. A quick vegetable side dish with a crunchy tadka topping.
