Bengal Gram Dal Salad Recipe
Bengal gram dal Salad is one of the healthy salad recipes. People think salad in different formats, either cooked or raw. In many cases, we see salads are prepared using raw vegetables especially onions, lemon juice or vinegar etc..
In this branch, I thought of preparing Bengal gram dal salad, as you all know soaked Bengal gram dal has 8 times more nutrients and proteins. So it’s perfect for the people who are looking after building up their muscles.
As dal cannot be consumed individually we add extra veggies like cucumber to give crispy and coconut for chewy. To give little spiciness we even add green chillies but if you want to avoid it you can sprinkle black pepper powder.
It is a nutritious and flavorful salad made with cooked Bengal gram dal (chana dal) and fresh vegetables. Dal is a good source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients, making it a healthy addition to your diet. This salad can be made with a variety of vegetables and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
The soaked dal is cooked in salted water until it is tender but still firm. The cooked dal is then mixed with chopped vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, onion, and green chili. The salad is seasoned with salt, lemon juice, and optionally, chaat masala for added flavor. Fresh coriander leaves are added for a burst of fresh flavor and color.
Bengal gram dal salad is a great option for a healthy and filling meal or as a side dish. It is a perfect salad for vegetarians and vegans looking for a good source of protein in their diet. The combination of dal and vegetables makes this salad a complete meal in itself.
You may also like to check simple onion salad and green gram salad recipes.
Bengal Gram Dal Salad, How to Make Bengal Gram Dal Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- Bengal gram dal Lentils – 2 cups
- Onions chopped – 6 cups
- Green chilly – 4 tsp
- Fresh coconut finely chopped – 2 cups
- Cucumber sliced – 1 cup
- Salt – According to the taste
- Coriander leaves – few leaves
- Lemon juice – 1tsp
Instructions
How to Make Bengal Gram Dal Salad:
- Soak the Bengal Gram dal for at least 8 hours. Again wash the dal with fresh water and keep aside
- Grind the dal oddly
Tip: It’s better to grind with a hand putting in a stone grinder, make sure it’s not totally smashed
- Mix thoroughly ground dal, chopped onions, green chilly, sliced cucumber chopped coconut, salt and lemon juice
Tip: In place of green chilly you can replace with red chilly powder.
- Decorate it with coriander leaves and serve before meals.
