Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 250 g dried chana dal
- 2 average-size onions , finely chopped
- Vegetable oil
- 200 g chopped tomatoes
- 5–8 green chiles , finely chopped
- 20 g minced ginger
- 50 g finely-chopped coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 1 tbsp red chile powder
Directions
Soak the chana dal in water overnight.
Drain the chana dal, and pressure cook them until tender. Drain.
Fry the onions in hot oil until golden brown. Add the tomatoes, and fry until the oil separates out.
Add chiles, ginger, salt, and drained chana dal. Boil for 1–2 minutes.
Stir in pepper and garam masala. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with naan or roti.