Chana dal (split Bengal gram)
चना दाल
Dals & Pulses
Nutty and firm; holds its shape, so it is used both as a dal and as a crunchy tempering element.
What to know
Takes noticeably longer than other dals. Soaking 30 minutes first saves real time.
- Storing it
- Airtight, cool and dark.
Measures
- 1 cup ≈ 170 g
- 1 tbsp ≈ 13 g
Cups here are the Indian 200 ml cup, not the 240 ml US cup — a common reason a recipe does not work. Weigh where you can; the grams are the figure we cook to.