Description
A hearty lentil dish made from split chickpeas (Chana Dal / Buter Dal). It retains its shape well, offering a nutty bite, often cooked with minced beef/mutton.
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Key spices
Cumin、Cinnamon
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Canned chickpeas, Minced meat
Pairing
Luchi / Porota
Trivia
While red lentils are for everyday thin soups, Buter Dal is the 'feast lentil to pair with meat'.
Eating tips & etiquette
Scooped up with fresh Luchi for breakfast, or braised luxuriously with beef during Eid.
Allergen
Soy (Legume), Beef