20-Min Chhole Dal
Creamy chickpea dal with warm spices, coconut milk, and a hit of ginger. One-pot weeknight dinner that tastes like it simmered for hours but comes together in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 11g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
Step 2
Add cumin seeds and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add minced ginger and cook 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir in garam masala and turmeric, cook 15 seconds, then add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in chickpeas and coconut milk with 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 5
Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
Step 6
Squeeze lime juice over the top, stir, taste, and adjust salt. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- knife and cutting board
- can opener
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