legume
Dry-roasted split chickpeas
Bhuna Chana Dal
3.7 g1 teaspoon
11 g1 tablespoon
Roasted split chickpea bulk density about 0.75 g/ml; 1 tsp about 3.7 g.
Instead of Dry-roasted split chickpeas
Chana dalUse the same weight and dry-roast it yourself in a heavy pan over low heat until golden and nutty, then cool and grind if needed. Same flavour but extra step.
Roasted mung beanUse the same weight. Milder and smaller, so the dish is less nutty and slightly less sweet.
Fried split chickpeasUse the same weight, but it is oilier and richer. Reduce added oil in the recipe and crush or grind as needed.
