Chana dal chaat with tamarind and herbs

• chana dal↗400g g

  rinsed and soaked for 2 hours in warm water

• pomegranate seeds↗2 large handfuls of
• cucumber↗1⁄4

  sliced into small pieces

• green chili↗1

  finely chopped

• red chili powder↗1⁄4 tsp tsp
• black salt (kala namak)↗1⁄2 tsp tsp
• chaat masala↗1⁄2 tsp tsp

  (optional)

• lemon↗1⁄2

  juiced, plus wedges for serving

• tamarind chutney↗2 tbsp tbsp
• mint leaves↗6-8

  chopped, plus extra for serving

• coriander leaves↗1 tbsp chopped tbsp

  chopped

• dill↗1 tbsp finely chopped tbsp

  finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Soak the chana dal in a bowl of warm water for about 2 hours.

2. 2

   Drain the dal well, then place it in a large bowl with all the remaining ingredients and season well. Mix thoroughly, then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor, or eat immediately. Sprinkle with extra mint leaves and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.