This Chana Dal is hearty, fragrant, and gently spiced, with tender split chickpeas in a thick onion-tomato masala. A final cumin tempering and fresh coriander give it a bright, savory finish while keeping the dish light and satisfying.

Chana Dal Tadka is a comforting bowl of yellow split lentils simmered until tender, then enriched with a savoury onion-tomato masala and a fragrant tempering of mustard, cumin, and asafoetida. The result is earthy, gently spiced, and deeply satisfying, with bright freshness from coriander and lemon at the end.