Chana dal
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With their sweet and nutty flavor, these are the most popular dal in India. They're made from splitting a small relative of the chickpea in half. They're a dull yellow and are renown for causing flatulence, which Indians try to counter by adding asafoetida to the dish.
Also known as
- Channa dal
- Gram dal
Substitutes
toor dal (a bit smaller, but similar) OR yellow split peas OR garbanzo beans
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