Hello friend’s, welcome to my blog. Today I am going to share with you Oil Free Chana Dal Bhel Recipe as a snack. I hope you will enjoy this historical snack. So let’s start the recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
| Chana dal | ¾ cup |
| Ginger | 1 small piece |
| Green chillies | 2 (finely chopped) |
| Onion | 1 (finely chopped) |
| Garlic cloves | 2 (finely chopped) |
| Mustard seeds | ½ tablespoon |
| Sour curd | ¾ tablespoon |
| Lemon juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Sugar (ground) | 1 tablespoon |
| Asafoetida | A pinch |
| Black pepper powder | ¼ tablespoon |
| Curry leaves | 6-7 |
| Salt | To taste |
| Soda | ¼ tablespoon |
| Turmeric powder | A pinch |
| Chopped coriander leaves | To garnish |
METHOD:
1. Soak the chana dal overnight. Drain the water in the morning.
2. Take ½ of the dal. Add to it ginger, green chillies, curd and grind it coarsely.
3. Add to this mixture the remaining whole dal along with salt & turmeric powder. Keep the mixture covered for 6 hours.
4. Add soda, lemon juice & sugar to the mixture.
5. Put this mixture on idli stand, steam cook it.
6. When cooked cool it and crumble it.
7. Take a tablespoon water, add to it a little asafoetida & mustard powder, black pepper powder & heat it. Add this to the crumbled mixture.
8. In a pan saute garlic & onions till golden brown. Then to this add the curry leaves and mix it to the crumbled mixture.
9. Before serving the Chana Dal Bhel garnish with the coriander leaves.
NUTRITIVE VALUE: (a medium katori)
| Energy | 108 calories |
| Carbohydrates | 23.66 gram |
| Protein | 4.92 gram |
| Fat | 1.72 gram |
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS
This oil-free chana dal bhel is everything you love about street food—crisp, tangy, spicy, and oh-so-satisfying—without the heaviness of oil. It’s quick to throw together, endlessly customizable, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re snacking solo or impressing friends, this bhel is a total crowd-pleaser.
Give this recipe a whirl and let me know how it goes! Drop a comment on the blog or share your colorful bhel pics—I can’t wait to see your spin on this crunchy delight!
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