Chana dal nankeen is a crispy and savoury snack made with split chickpeas (chana dal), spices, and oil. It's a popular snack in India and can be served with tea or as an evening snack. Here's a recipe to make chana dal namkeen:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chana dal (split chickpeas)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt (or as per taste)
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. Wash the chana dal thoroughly and soak it in 2 cups of water for 2-3 hours.

  2. After 2-3 hours, drain the water and spread the soaked chana dal on a clean towel to absorb excess water.

  3. In a mixing bowl, add the drained chana dal, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander powder, and black pepper powder. Mix well and set aside for 10-15 minutes.

  4. Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai over medium heat.

  5. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chana dal to the oil in batches. Fry them on medium heat for 5-6 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy. Make sure to stir occasionally to ensure even frying.

  6. Once the chana dal is crispy, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain the excess oil on a paper towel.

  7. Repeat the process with the remaining chana dal until all of them are fried.

  8. Let the chana dal namkeen cool down to room temperature.

  9. Store the chana dal namkeen in an airtight container for later consumption or serve them immediately as a snack.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chana dal namkeen!