# @ivanas_tastykitchen on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU2NHitCGVx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61786154-ivanas-tastykitchen-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-17T05:32:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ivana Sanshia | 🇿🇦 Chef (@ivanas_tastykitchen) — https://gondola.cc/ivanas_tastykitchen

## Caption

This is my mum’s traditional masala dholl (chana dal) recipe — soft, mushy gram dal simmered with whole garlic, sliced onions, brinjals, curry leaves, turmeric and masala. The tomatoes are cooked down properly until the oil separates, creating a rich, deeply spiced base. Comfort food at its best, perfect with rice or roti.

Do you say dal, Dahl or dholl? 🤍

Ingredients:
	•	1 cup gram dahl (chana dal), washed
	•	1 onion, sliced
	•	3–4 whole garlic cloves
	•	1 tsp chilli flakes (or 2 whole dried red chillies)
	•	A handful of curry leaves
	•	½ tsp turmeric powder
	•	1–2 tsp curry masala
	•	8 small brinjals, cut lengthwise
	•	1 tomato, finely chopped
	•	Salt, to taste
	•	2 tbsp oil
	•	Water, as needed
	•	Fresh coriander, chopped (to finish)

Method:
Cook the Dahl 
Pressure cook the gram dahl with enough water until soft and mushy. Set aside.

Build the base
Heat oil in a pan. Sauté the sliced onions until soft. Add the whole garlic, chilli flakes (or whole chillies), and curry leaves.

Add spices
Stir in turmeric and curry masala. Cook briefly to deepen the flavour.

Cook the brinjals
Add the brinjals and sauté for a few minutes.

Tomato stage
Add the chopped tomato and cook down properly until the oil separates.

Combine
Add the cooked gram dahl and mix well. Cook together for a few minutes.

Adjust consistency
Add water gradually until you reach your desired consistency.

Finish
Simmer gently, top with fresh coriander, and serve warm.

#MasalaDahl #ChanaDal #SouthAfricanFood #DahlRecipe #IndianHomeCooking

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southafricanfood, chanadal, indianhomecooking, masaladahl, dahlrecipe

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