Gajar Dal Mel Dry preparation of chana dal and carrots cooked with spices. By Sanjeev Kapoor 15 Feb 2016 in Recipes Course New Update Main Ingredients Carrots, Split Bengal Gram Cuisine Indian Course Main Course Vegetarian Prep Time 1.30-2 hour Cook time 16-20 minutes Serve 4 Taste Mild Level of Cooking Moderate Others Veg Ingredients list for Gajar Dal Mel 3-4 medium Carrots 1 cm cubes 3/4 cups Split Bengal Gram soaked 1 1/2 tablespoons Oil 1 Bay leaf 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds 2 medium Onions chopped 1 inch piece Ginger chopped 4-5 cloves Garlic chopped 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoons Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 2 medium Tomatoes finely chopped to taste Salt 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped Method Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add bay leaf, cumin seeds and cook briefly. Add onions and cook over medium heat till onions turn translucent. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry for half a minute. Reduce the heat and add red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder and stir to mix well. Add tomatoes and continue to cook for three to four minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and add the chana dal and carrot cubes and mix well. Add one cup of water and salt to taste. Cook on high heat till the water begins to boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer till the dal is well cooked and the masala is almost dry. Adjust salt. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot. Nutrition Info Calories 1150 Carbohydrates 165.9 Protein 40.5 Fat 36.1 #Carrots #Fresh coriander leaves #Oil #Onions #Salt #Tomatoes Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article