The Dal Index
Chana Dal
also known as split baby chickpea
The dal with structure. It doesn't melt into the pot, so every spoonful has something to chew on — soak it an hour and it cooks without a fight.
- Cook time
- ~35 minutes
- Texture
- Holds its shape, gentle bite
- Flavor
- Sweet, nutty, robust
- Best for
- Chana dal fry, dal with lauki, stuffings