Cholar Dal
छोलार दाल · చోలార్ దాల్
A mildly sweet Bengali preparation of split Bengal gram (chana dal) tempered with coconut, cumin and bay leaf. Chana dal is one of the lowest-GI dals.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Chana dal has a very low GI; keep the added sugar minimal and the coconut garnish light to make this a blood-sugar-friendly dal.
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