Paneer Chana Dal

Main Ingredients	Split Bengal gram, Cottage cheese
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time	11-15 minutes
Cook time	26-30 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Spicy
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients list for Paneer Chana Dal

• 1 cup Split Bengal gram
• 200 grams Cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• FOR THE MASALA
• 1 inch piece Cinnamon
• 3 Cloves
• 3 Black cardamoms
• 2-3 Black peppercorns
• 1 Bay leaf

Method

1. Roast all ingredients for dry masala and grind to a powder. Wash and soak chana dal for three to four hours.
2. Cut paneer into half inch sized cubes. Heat ghee in a kadai and deep fry the paneer cubes till golden. Drain onto an absorbent paper.
3. Heat two tablespoons ghee in a pan and add masala powder. After two minutes add the chana dal, salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
4. Add a little water and cook on medium heat. When the dal is cooked, add sugar and lemon juice and stir.
5. Mix paneer pieces and serve warm.

Nutrition Info

Calories	1680
Carbohydrates	154.1
Protein	78.9
Fat	83.2
Other Fiber	33.4gm