Dirt(y) Inc - Bengal Gold Chana Dal
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An Australian desi chickpea that has been split and lightly polished. An overnight soak is required prior to cooking. Once cooked, there’s no need to strain – the dal will be nestled in a puddle of golden syrupy water; the grains will burst, be soft, earthy, and sweet like corn. Chana has a very low GI, is high in fibre and easily digestible. It is the raw ingredient of besan – just pop in a spice grinder to make your own besan flour for pakoras.
Why does that taste so good, how did you cook it?”
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