Chana Dal

Chana Dal

Chana dal is a split lentil, also known as baby chickpeas, which is very popular in Indian Cuisine. It is highly nutritious, delicious and is used in both sweet and savory recipes due to its rich taste and aroma. ... Besan, a type of flour, is made by grinding up chana dal.

Chana Dal is a bean grown in India that looks like yellow split peas. Many non-Indian stores will label yellow peas as Chana Dal.