Vaatali Daal is the protein rich vegan snack which is made with very few ingredients and has an outstanding taste. You can eat it like a snack Or a side dish with rice or roti.
वाटली डाळ (Vaatali Daal) / Chana Daal Snack
Tasty Vegan snack often made as a side dish on the main course
- 1 cup Chana daal (Soaked overnight or at least 4 hrs)
- 1 inch ginger
- 3-4 no green chilis (or to taste)
- 4 Tbsp Oil
- 7-8 no Curry leaves
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (Or as per taste)
- 1/2 cup Grated coconut (Frozen or fresh)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (For garnishing)
- 1 no Lemon wedges (Optional)
Soak Chana Daal in enough water for at least 4 hours best is overnight
When daal is soaked, roughly grind it without using any water
In the last batch of daal grind ginger and green chilis along with daal
Heat oil in pan and make tadaka of mustard seeds , cumin seeds and hing
Add in Curry leaves, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt
Add the ground daal and mix well
Cover and cook on low to medium heat for 10-15 min
when the steam starts releasing from the daal and the daal looks separated mix in half of coconut and half of cilantro
Garnish with remaining coconut, cilantro and lemon (optional)
