{"product_id":"chana-dal","title":"Brown Chana Dal | Stone Free, High Protein Split Gram","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy Chana Dal Online, The Protein-Rich Pulse of Every Indian Household\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Masala unpolished brown chana dal retains its natural fiber and nutrition. Every grain goes through a 9-step automatic cleaning machine, so there are no stones, dust, and very few broken pieces. It contains 20g of protein per 100g. You can use this to make rich, hearty dal for daily meals, chilla, and traditional sweets like puran poli and mohan thal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Pick Hathi Masala Chana Dal Every Time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Hygienically Packed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Fresh. Efficient. Pure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Lab Tested Every Batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Flavour locked packaging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Exported to 60+ Countries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Hathi Masala Chana Dal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a split version of whole kala chana, in which the outer brown skin is removed. After this process, you get a golden-brown kernel that is firm, a little earthy, and full of flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unpolished variety retains its natural skin, unlike the fully polished yellow ones. The natural skin of grain provides a heartier taste, a firmer bite, and more fiber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is used in Indian households for daily cooking. In dal fry, chilla, sundal, vada, and sweets like puran poli and boondi ladoo, whole Split chickpeas are the base ingredient. It holds its shape during cooking, which makes it perfect for gravies and dry dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourcing and Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Masala sources brown chana dal from the reliable farms of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. These two are India's largest states for split chickpea production. The dry climate and black cotton soil in these states produce well-shaped grains with low moisture content and good cooking quality. Sourcing directly from farms means Hathi Masala can check quality before the grain even reaches our facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Hathi Masala Process Chana Dal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost chana dal available in the market contains tiny stones. These small stones are about the size of the dal grains. Finding a stone while eating is the issue every Indian family has experienced, and no one wants to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Hathi Masala, every batch undergoes a 9-step automatic cleaning procedure. It removes catch stones, broken grains, and any fine matter that traditional cleaning methods miss. You can cook with confidence without wasting time picking through the dal by hand before every use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Masala Split chickpeas are also unpolished. No shine, no oil coating, no chemical treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Chana Dal in Your Meals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dal fry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pressure cook 1 cup of grains with 2.5 cups of water for 3-4 whistles. It stays firm and does not turn mushy completely. Finish the dal with a tadka of mustard and cumin seeds, dried red chilli, and hing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Chilla:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soak 1 cup of grains in normal water for 4-6 hours. Grind them into a thick batter, along with ginger, green chilli, and fresh coriander. Pour onto a hot tawa with some oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Puran poli filling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cook grains in a pressure cooker until soft. Strain the water and mash the dal with jaggery, cardamom powder, and a pinch of nutmeg powder. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Sundal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boil soaked grains until just cooked but still a little firm. Toss with mustard seeds, curry leaves, grated coconut, and salt. A simple, filling snack that takes under 15 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits of Chana Dal in Your Daily Diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been a part of Indian cuisine for ages. It is full of nutrients and easy on the stomach. It provides 20g of protein per 100g, which is among the highest for many dals. It is also rich in fiber, which keeps you full for a long time. It doesn’t cause a quick rise in blood sugar, because it digests slowly. That is why many families prefer chana dal over other dals for elders or diabetic members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also provides minerals, such as iron, folate, magnesium, and B vitamins. The unpolished variety retains more nutrients because the natural skin of the grain isn’t stripped away. It is gluten-free and perfectly suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are natural properties of the grain. They aren’t a medicine and don’t replace medical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep Hathi Masala Brown split chickpeas in an airtight container. Store it in a cool, dry spot away from moisture and direct sunlight. Best used within 12 months of opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality You Can Trust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Masala has been in the spices, whole spices, and pulses market since 1952. Every batch of brown chana dal is sourced from reliable farms. They are unpolished and cleaned using automatic cleaning machines to remove stones and fine impurities. Every batch is lab-tested for moisture content, aflatoxin levels, purity, and safety before dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fssai.gov.in\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFSSAI-Certified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/iso-22000-food-safety-management.html\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISO 22000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Lab tested every batch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Low moisture drying Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Hygienically Packed. Dedicated sterilisation facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Flavour-locked packaging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMore from the Hathi Masala Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore related categories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/collections\/salts\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Black Salt, Rock Salt \u0026amp; Pink Salt for better taste and daily use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/collections\/blended-spices\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlended Spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Kitchen King, pav bhaji, chana masala \u0026amp; more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/collections\/pickle-masala\"\u003ePickle Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, Ready-to-use masala mixes for homemade achars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hathi Masala","offers":[{"title":"1Kg","offer_id":44924780838982,"sku":null,"price":183.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7790\/8038\/files\/hathi-masala-chana-dal-1kg-front.png?v=1775720471","url":"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/products\/chana-dal","provider":"Hathi Masala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}