Gram Dal (Chickpea Dal)

Name: Gram Dal (Chickpea Dal)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 83 min
Total time: 113 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas; 2.5 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 0.25 cup ghee; 1 pinch cumin seed; 1 pinch asafetida powder; 1.25 tsp gingerroot; 1 bay leaf; 2.5 tbsp fresh coconut; 2.5 tbsp raisins; 1.25 cup green peas; 0.25 tsp sugar; 0.25 tsp paprika; 0.25 tsp garam masala

Chickpeas, coconut and raisins simmered on the stove and spiced with turmeric and cumin for a South Asian dal.

1 hr 53 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 83 min · 113 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Soak chickpeas for at least 2 hours, drain and rinse. Bring to a boil in the water and add the salt and turmeric.
120 min
2
Boil hard for 5 minutes and remove any scum that forms on the surface. Reduce heat and simmer until tender.
5 min
3
This will take about 1 hour, but it can take longer if your peas are old. When tender, remove from the heat.
60 min
4
Heat ghee in a large pot. Add cumin seeds, asafetida, ginger and bay leaf. Fry for a few seconds, stirring as the spices cook.
5
Add the coconut, raisins and peas. Cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3 min
6
Stir in the cooked chickpeas, followed by the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for another 15 minutes and serve.
15 min