BHUNI CHANA DAL WITH PANEER (FRIED BENGAL GRAM WITH COTTAGE CHEESE)

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This wonderful dish is loved by children who make it a big fuss to have vegetable and dal(lentil) separately. Combining the 2 in 1 and serving this to them with rice, brings a smile to their face and yours too!

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

225 g panir, cut into cubes 2.5 cm
5 g ginger
4 cloves garlic
5 tablespoons oil
2 cloves
1 whole dry kashmiri chile
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
1 brown cardamom pod
2 medium onions, grated
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups water
1 cup bengal gram dal, soaked in water for 2 hours
salt
1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Grind ginger and garlic to a paste.
  • Hat oil in a pan.
  • Lightly brown the paneer pieces.
  • Remove them, drain excess oil by wiping them on a clean tissue paper and keep aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy bottom pan.
  • Add the whole chilli, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon and cardamom.
  • Stir for a few seconds.
  • Add onions and fry till golden brown.
  • Add the ginger garlic paste.
  • Stir for a few seconds.
  • Add turmeric and chilli powder, tomatoes and 1/4 cup water.
  • Cook till the tomatoes are pulpy and the oil shows separately, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the Bengal gram and salt.
  • Stir for 3 minutes.
  • Add the remaining water and stir.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Lower heat, close the pan with a lid and then cook on slow flame till the dal is done.
  • Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot.

Uzma Malik
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I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make and the finished product was delicious.


vanda Kostka
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This dish was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The bhuni chana dal was delicious and the paneer was the perfect addition.


Pranik Thapa
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the dish turned out well in the end.


Elizabeth Hammond
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The bhuni chana dal was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the paneer was delicious.


Tawhit Mondol
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


eva school
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Pheramix
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chana dal. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Doraldo Capja
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The bhuni chana dal was surprisingly flavorful and the paneer was the perfect addition.


Avee Gaming
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This recipe was easy to follow and the finished product was delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Demon 2009
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the浓郁的酱汁和美味的奶酪。


Amaan Ch
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This dish was an absolute delight! The bhuni chana dal was flavorful and creamy, while the paneer was perfectly crispy. I loved the combination of textures and flavors.