Organic Split Chickpeas (Chana Dal)

Organic Split Chickpeas (Chana Dal) are a perfect base for veggie curry.

If you haven’t tried organic split chickpeas (chana dal) you will be surprised at how easy they are to use.  Whole chickpeas can take longer to prepare but this split version cooks down into a dal, making it a great alternative.  Organic split chickpeas (chana dal) are actually brown chickpeas which have been split and skinned.  They have a dense nutty flavour and a perfect base for soups, stews and dals.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp organic yellow mustard seeds
• 1 medium onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 small ginger thumb
• 1 organic chilli
• 1 tsp organic ground cumin
• 1 tsp organic ground coriander
• 1 tsp organic turmeric powder
• 1 dsp tomato paste
• 250g organic split chickpeas (chana dal)
• 250 ml water
• natural sea salt crystals
• organic cracked black pepper

Method:

• Fry the mustard seeds in oil, on a medium heat until they start to pop.
• Finely chop the onion, add to the mustard seeds and cook for 5 minutes.
• Now peel the ginger and grate, finely dice the garlic and chilli.
• Add to the onions and cook for a further 10 minutes.
• Next add the spices and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly, taking care to not burn the spices.
• Add 250ml water, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for half an hour.
• Add 250g cooked organic split chickpeas (chana dal), cook for a final 5 minutes and you are ready

Ingredients: Organic Chickpeas, Peeled, Halves, Organic Sunflower Oil

Origin: India

Allergy information: Packed on premises that handle tree nuts, gluten, sesame, soya, peanuts, celery, mustard.