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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Chholar Dal from Kichu Khon

Hello Friends,


I have been meaning to make this for a while. I am not sure how many of you have ever visited Kolkata. If you have not then here is the info for you. If you have, I am sure you already know about it. On Kolkata street, usually early in the morning (around breakfast time), you get a famous combo called "Loochi Ar Chholar Dal" meaning Poori (Fried Indian Bread) with Chana Dal (Bengal Gram Preparation). I have enjoyed it thoroughly and it is absolutely one of my favorite breakfast to have. But, yesterday, we actually enjoyed it as a dinner.
Usually, I prepare Bengal Gram dal as Tadke Wala Chana Dal and have been dying to try this recipe from Sharmila. If you haven't checked out her blog, please do so now. I have used the same recipe as hers except for adding Paanch-Phoran (as I like that flavor) to the tempering along with other things. It came out beautifully and I licked my fingers and wanted to eat more even after I was full :) I have used her recipe of Chholar Dal as it is, so not repeating the details here. Please visit her blog to check out her details. It is really easy to prepare and quick too :)


I am sending this to Aipi and mine Bookmarked Recipe - Every Tuesday (Volume 39) event and my Flavors of Bengal event start by Nayna.
 

I am also sending to MLLA # 34 hosted by Desi Soccer Mom and started by Susan.

That's all for now. Take care till next post.
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35 comments:

  1. Sanyukta Gour(Bayes)May 3, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Mmm...this dal looks so tempting n is bursting with flavors....Mouthwatering...

    Sanyukta
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  2. Priya SureshMay 3, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Famous bengali dal looks super comforting and delicious..

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  3. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Wow - looks delicious. Will be checking out Sharmila's recipe.

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  4. RajiMay 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    This looks like a very flavourful daal..bursting with flavours.

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  5. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    what a lovely and interesting dal! super droolicious pic!

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  6. Sensible VegetarianMay 3, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Very flavorful and delicious looking Daal.

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  7. MélangeMay 3, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I love luchi so much that at times prepare at home too.Your dal looks splendid and brought back several memories of Bengal to me..!

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  8. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Yummy, flavorful dal..

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  9. SharmilaMay 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    So glad you liked it Priya! :-)

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  10. HayleyMay 3, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Tasty and yummy daal..always love this daal !

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  11. swapnaMay 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Comforting and delicious dal....

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  12. KrithisKitchenMay 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Simply delicious.. great recipe!
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  13. Nivedita ThadaniMay 3, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Hey Priya
    thanks for such a quick comment in my blog. I always wait for your comment and I never fail. thanks for being there with me.

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  14. RathiMay 3, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    yummy !!

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  15. divyaMay 3, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Wonderful presentation, tempting n looks fabulous..

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  16. Saraswathi GaneshanMay 3, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Want to have some with pooris!!yummyy

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  17. turmericnspiceMay 3, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    looks like an interesting combo...!!

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  18. VineelaSivaMay 3, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    simple and yummy dal priya.

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  19. Suma GandlurMay 3, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Very interesting one.

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  20. TorviewtorontoMay 3, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    this is wonderfully delicious

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  21. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    healthy dal,can be had with any thing.

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  22. Preeti KashyapMay 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I am no good at bengali food....this could be a heavenly start!

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  23. ReeniMay 3, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Your dal looks delicious Priya!

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  24. SouthindianHomeMay 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Comforting food.Looks delicious
    South Indian Home

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  25. Nandinis foodMay 3, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    A very delicious dal! It looks very lovely!

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  26. KurinjiMay 3, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    hmmm so tempting curry..
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  27. OriyarasoiMay 3, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Very yummy channa dal preparation !!!! Adding pancha phoran ( pancha-phutana ) to dal makes it so much flavourful!!!

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  28. Treat and TrickMay 4, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    From the pic I can tell, how yummy this dal is.....

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  29. Suja ManojMay 4, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Tempting and flavorful dal

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  30. SwathiMay 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Any kind of special dal I am in looks awesome.

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  31. JoanneMay 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    This looks delicious! Perfect for any meal of the day.

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  32. ElaichiiMay 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    The dal looks so creamy and yummy!

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  33. PanchpakwanMay 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Delicious dal..

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  34. RMay 4, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    looks so flavorful and healthy!!

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  35. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Awesome recipe :D

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