Chickpea Daal (Indian)

Chickpea Daal is a popular dish in Indian cuisine and is often served with rice or bread. It is a rich source of protein and is enjoyed by both vegetarians and vegans.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Chickpea Daal (Indian)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Tomato
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
3. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked chickpeas, water, and salt. Cook for 15 minutes.
4. In a separate pan, heat oil and add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute until golden brown.
5. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add the cooked chickpeas to the pan and mix well.
7. Add water if needed and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon juice.
9. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.