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Is anyone familiar with Chana Dal? It's GI is extremely low. It's an Indian
bean which can be substituted for some other beans. It's also available as
a flour for thickening. I haven't tried it, yet, but I'm going to try to
get to the Indian market this week to get some.

http://www.purcellmountainfarms.com/...an%20Flour.htm

http://mendosa.com/chanadal.html

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ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it and
no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know how
it goes!

KROM

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> Is anyone familiar with Chana Dal? It's GI is extremely low. It's an
> Indian
> bean which can be substituted for some other beans. It's also available as
> a flour for thickening. I haven't tried it, yet, but I'm going to try to
> get to the Indian market this week to get some.
>
> http://www.purcellmountainfarms.com/...an%20Flour.htm
>
> http://mendosa.com/chanadal.html
>
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> Is anyone familiar with Chana Dal? It's GI is extremely low. It's an
> Indian
> bean which can be substituted for some other beans. It's also available as
> a flour for thickening. I haven't tried it, yet, but I'm going to try to
> get to the Indian market this week to get some.
>
> http://www.purcellmountainfarms.com/...an%20Flour.htm
>
> http://mendosa.com/chanadal.html


Never found it. Found some stuff called Dal, but was chicken to fix it given
the spices that came with. Just didn't sound so good.


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On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:

>ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it and
>no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know how
>it goes!
>
>KROM


Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.

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> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
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>>ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it
>>and
>>no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know how
>>it goes!
>>
>>KROM

>
> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.


I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.




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Guys, it's not a wonder food. It's about on the level of lentils, in
fact,
it is a lentil:

http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDi...d=471&Typ=Cook

I want lentils too. I would not sit down and eat a whole pile of them.
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On Apr 28, 1:46*am, Nick Cramer > wrote:
> Is anyone familiar with Chana Dal? It's GI is extremely low. It's an Indian
> bean which can be substituted for some other beans. It's also available as
> a flour for thickening. I haven't tried it, yet, but I'm going to try to
> get to the Indian market this week to get some.
>
> http://www.purcellmountainfarms.com/...an%20Flour.htm
>
> http://mendosa.com/chanadal.html
>
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Nick, that Mendosa guy also thinks that a white potato has complex
carbs.
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> Guys, it's not a wonder food. It's about on the level of lentils, in
> fact,
> it is a lentil:
>
> http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDi...d=471&Typ=Cook
>
> I want lentils too. I would not sit down and eat a whole pile of them.


This is very confusing as many of the places I've read say they're in the
chickpea family.

"Chana Dal is closely related to chickpeas. It has the same scientific
family name as chickpeas, "Cicer arietinum", but while chickpeas belong to
the "kabuli" group, chana dal belongs to the "desi" group. "Desi" in Hindi
means local or coming from the country (as in "India") -- they were always
there."

I tend to believe them as I dislike lentil a lot but do like chana dahl.
However, if you're not careful, some places will try to tell you that a
yellow split pea is chana dahl. Trouble is, split peas go all mushy when
they're cooked, dahl doesn't.

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dumb_fishie99 wrote:
> On Apr 28, 1:46 am, Nick Cramer > wrote:
>> Is anyone familiar with Chana Dal? It's GI is extremely low. It's an Indian
>> bean which can be substituted for some other beans. It's also available as
>> a flour for thickening. I haven't tried it, yet, but I'm going to try to
>> get to the Indian market this week to get some.
>>
>> http://www.purcellmountainfarms.com/...an%20Flour.htm
>>
>> http://mendosa.com/chanadal.html
>>
>> --
>> Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families!
>> I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War. They
>> are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not
>> forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~

>
> Nick, that Mendosa guy also thinks that a white potato has complex
> carbs.



Probably because it does.

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Peter G. (Bigbird) wrote:


> "Chana Dal is closely related to chickpeas. It has the same scientific
> family name as chickpeas, "Cicer arietinum", but while chickpeas belong to
> the "kabuli" group, chana dal belongs to the "desi" group. "Desi" in Hindi
> means local or coming from the country (as in "India") -- they were always
> there."
>
> I tend to believe them as I dislike lentil a lot but do like chana dahl.
> However, if you're not careful, some places will try to tell you that a
> yellow split pea is chana dahl. Trouble is, split peas go all mushy when
> they're cooked, dahl doesn't.


It takes a long time to cook them and my wife refuses to deal with chana
dal since the pot boils over often.

Frank


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On 28 Apr 2008 08:46:04 GMT, Nick Cramer >
wrote:

>Is anyone familiar with Chana Dal? It's GI is extremely low. It's an Indian
>bean which can be substituted for some other beans. It's also available as
>a flour for thickening. I haven't tried it, yet, but I'm going to try to
>get to the Indian market this week to get some.


I use it regularly to make batter for veggie fritters. Tasty and
spike-free - for me.

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On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:04:01 GMT, Julie Bove posted:

>
>"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
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>>
>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>>
>>>ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it
>>>and
>>>no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know how
>>>it goes!
>>>
>>>KROM

>>
>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.

>
>I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.


They are nothing at all like lentils.

http://www.mendosa.com/chanadal.html


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"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
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>
> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:04:01 GMT, Julie Bove posted:
>
>>
>>"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
. ..
>>>
>>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>>>
>>>>ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it
>>>>and
>>>>no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know
>>>>how
>>>>it goes!
>>>>
>>>>KROM
>>>
>>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.

>>
>>I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.

>
> They are nothing at all like lentils.
>
> http://www.mendosa.com/chanadal.html


It's not a chickpea either. I quote, "This bean looks just like yellow
split peas, but is quite different because it doesn't readily boil down to
mush. It's more closely related to garbanzo beans, or chickpeas. The
differences are that chana dal is younger, smaller, split, sweeter, and has
a much lower glycemic index. But you can substitute chana dal for garbanzo
beans in just about any recipe. "


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On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:22:09 GMT, Julie Bove posted:

>
>"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
.. .
>>
>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:04:01 GMT, Julie Bove posted:
>>
>>>
>>>"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
...
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>>>>
>>>>>ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it
>>>>>and
>>>>>no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know
>>>>>how
>>>>>it goes!
>>>>>
>>>>>KROM
>>>>
>>>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.
>>>
>>>I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.

>>
>> They are nothing at all like lentils.
>>
>> http://www.mendosa.com/chanadal.html

>
>It's not a chickpea either. I quote, "This bean looks just like yellow
>split peas, but is quite different because it doesn't readily boil down to
>mush. It's more closely related to garbanzo beans, or chickpeas. The
>differences are that chana dal is younger, smaller, split, sweeter, and has
>a much lower glycemic index. But you can substitute chana dal for garbanzo
>beans in just about any recipe. "


The ones I bought at an Indian market were sold as Chana Dal, and were
chick peas.


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"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
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>
> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:22:09 GMT, Julie Bove posted:
>
>>
>>"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
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>>>
>>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:04:01 GMT, Julie Bove posted:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
m...
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>>>>>
>>>>>>ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling
>>>>>>it
>>>>>>and
>>>>>>no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know
>>>>>>how
>>>>>>it goes!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>KROM
>>>>>
>>>>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.
>>>>
>>>>I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.
>>>
>>> They are nothing at all like lentils.
>>>
>>> http://www.mendosa.com/chanadal.html

>>
>>It's not a chickpea either. I quote, "This bean looks just like yellow
>>split peas, but is quite different because it doesn't readily boil down to
>>mush. It's more closely related to garbanzo beans, or chickpeas. The
>>differences are that chana dal is younger, smaller, split, sweeter, and
>>has
>>a much lower glycemic index. But you can substitute chana dal for garbanzo
>>beans in just about any recipe. "

>
> The ones I bought at an Indian market were sold as Chana Dal, and were
> chick peas.


I've been looking this up and all I get is conflicting information. One
website said it was chickpeas with the outer part removed. It even told you
how to do this. Other sites say it is a lentil.




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On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:27:46 GMT, Julie Bove posted:

>
>"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
.. .
>>
>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:22:09 GMT, Julie Bove posted:
>>
>>>
>>>"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
...
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:04:01 GMT, Julie Bove posted:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>"Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
om...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling
>>>>>>>it
>>>>>>>and
>>>>>>>no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know
>>>>>>>how
>>>>>>>it goes!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>KROM
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.
>>>>>
>>>>>I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.
>>>>
>>>> They are nothing at all like lentils.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.mendosa.com/chanadal.html
>>>
>>>It's not a chickpea either. I quote, "This bean looks just like yellow
>>>split peas, but is quite different because it doesn't readily boil down to
>>>mush. It's more closely related to garbanzo beans, or chickpeas. The
>>>differences are that chana dal is younger, smaller, split, sweeter, and
>>>has
>>>a much lower glycemic index. But you can substitute chana dal for garbanzo
>>>beans in just about any recipe. "

>>
>> The ones I bought at an Indian market were sold as Chana Dal, and were
>> chick peas.

>
>I've been looking this up and all I get is conflicting information. One
>website said it was chickpeas with the outer part removed. It even told you
>how to do this. Other sites say it is a lentil.


Yes, there are definitely conflicts. The thing is, though, the ones I
have bought look like chick peas (aka garbanzo beans), and not like
lentils.

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"krom" > wrote:
> ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it
> and no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me
> know how it goes!


> "Nick Cramer" > wrote in message

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> > http://www.purcellmountainfarms.com/...an%20Flour.htm
> >
> > http://mendosa.com/chanadal.html


Will do, Krom. It's also called Bengal gram. If I find it, I'll be glad to
mail you some, if you're in the USA.

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Oleg Lego > wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>
> >ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it
> >and no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me
> >know how it goes!


> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.


At this point, I'm not sure that they're identical.

Chickpeas are legumes used in the cuisines of South Asia, the Middle East,
and the Mediterranean. They provide high-quality carbohydrates and protein,
are recommended for diabetics, and are credited by some as the key to
development of human civilisation through agriculture.

There are two main types:

* Kabuli - European chickpeas, ceci, or garbanzo beans, are large,
white chickpeas that are much used throughout southern Europe and the
Middle East, but are also used in Indian cuisine for making dahls.
These chickpeas are used interchangeably with fava beans for making
falafel and hoummus (hoummus means chickpea in Arabic). Chickpeas are
ground finely to make chickpea flour. * Desi - Bengal gram, chana, or
kadalai (Tamil), are much more common in South Asian cuisine. Grinding
chana to a flour makes besan or gram flour.

Chana dal or channa dhal are split, usually also hulled (skinless)
chickpeas used in dals. The term nearly always refers to the Desi, but
sometimes also to the Kabuli - usually though, Kabuli dal are called Kabuli
chana dal. In Tamil, chana dal is called kadalai parrappu. They are often
cooked with a pinch of asafoetida to make them more easy to digest.

Garbanzo beans are readily available here in SoCal. Hmm!

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dumb_fishie99 > wrote:
> Guys, it's not a wonder food. It's about on the level of lentils, in
> fact, it is a lentil:
>
> http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDi...d=471&Typ=Cook
>
> I want lentils too. I would not sit down and eat a whole pile of them.


Lentils sure make a good soup!

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dumb_fishie99 > wrote:
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> > []
> > http://www.purcellmountainfarms.com/...an%20Flour.htm
> >
> > http://mendosa.com/chanadal.html


> Nick, that Mendosa guy also thinks that a white potato has complex
> carbs.


OK, thanks. Potatoes sure are safer than rice, for me. ;-/

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On 29 Apr 2008 04:41:02 GMT, Nick Cramer >
wrote:

>Oleg Lego > wrote:
>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>>
>> >ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it
>> >and no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me
>> >know how it goes!

>
>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.

>
>At this point, I'm not sure that they're identical.
>
>Chickpeas are legumes used in the cuisines of South Asia, the Middle East,
>and the Mediterranean. They provide high-quality carbohydrates and protein,
>are recommended for diabetics, and are credited by some as the key to
>development of human civilisation through agriculture.
>
>There are two main types:
>
> * Kabuli - European chickpeas, ceci, or garbanzo beans, are large,
> white chickpeas that are much used throughout southern Europe and the
> Middle East, but are also used in Indian cuisine for making dahls.
> These chickpeas are used interchangeably with fava beans for making
> falafel and hoummus (hoummus means chickpea in Arabic). Chickpeas are
> ground finely to make chickpea flour. * Desi - Bengal gram, chana, or
> kadalai (Tamil), are much more common in South Asian cuisine. Grinding
> chana to a flour makes besan or gram flour.


A Dahl is simply a soupy gravy made with a legume, in Indian cuisine.
You can make dahl with lentils, chickpeas, anything that comes to
hand.

The quote Nick's found, pointing you at Desi, is what Mendosa's
talking about when he talks about Chana dahl.

This is how I use it - delicious - feel free to swap out the obvious
no-nos in the veg list, and add in whatever you enjoy. Plain curry
powder is also a fair replacement for the whole spices. You may or may
not need water to mix, depending on how watery your grated veg turn
out to be. The mix should not be dry, and should stick together, but
is thicker than a batter.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/da...on_12732.shtml

Served with a recipe like this (generally with parsley instead of
beans) and a salad, it's a great family-pleasing meal.
http://www.recipeland.com/recipe/24078/

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yep its a lentil yelow lookin but ive only got brown here in my stores..and
they spike me..

KROM

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>>>ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it
>>>and
>>>no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know
>>>how
>>>it goes!
>>>
>>>KROM

>>
>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.

>
> I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.
>



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Sure if we can agree on what it is first..LOL

Ive read its a tiny bean like a small yellow lentil..and now others are
saying its a garbonzo and otheres a split pea....grrrr...

KROM

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>> and no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me
>> know how it goes!

>
>> "Nick Cramer" > wrote in message

> []
>> > http://www.purcellmountainfarms.com/...an%20Flour.htm
>> >
>> > http://mendosa.com/chanadal.html

>
> Will do, Krom. It's also called Bengal gram. If I find it, I'll be glad to
> mail you some, if you're in the USA.
>
> Take care.
>
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>
> Ive read its a tiny bean like a small yellow lentil..and now others are
> saying its a garbonzo and otheres a split pea....grrrr...


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> > "krom" > wrote:

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> > []
> >> > http://www.purcellmountainfarms.com/...an%20Flour.htm
> >> >
> >> > http://mendosa.com/chanadal.html

> >
> > Will do, Krom. It's also called Bengal gram. If I find it, I'll be glad
> > to mail you some, if you're in the USA.


It's Dal, not Dahl. I've been trying to remember where that Indian store
was. It's been a while. ;-/

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On 4/29/08 4:04 AM, in article , "krom"
> wrote:

> yep its a lentil yelow lookin but ive only got brown here in my stores..and
> they spike me..
>
> KROM
>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> news:BHlRj.6737$r12.1480@trndny03...
>>
>> "Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>>>
>>>> ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling it
>>>> and
>>>> no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know
>>>> how
>>>> it goes!
>>>>
>>>> KROM
>>>
>>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.

>>
>> I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.
>>

>
>

When we lived in California (before the flood), you could buy the white ones
in cans labeled garbanzo beans. Maybe you still can.

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>It's Dal, not Dahl. I've been trying to remember where that Indian store
>was. It's been a while. ;-/


No, it's either one.

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"MI" > wrote in message
...
>
>
>
> On 4/29/08 4:04 AM, in article , "krom"
> > wrote:
>
>> yep its a lentil yelow lookin but ive only got brown here in my
>> stores..and
>> they spike me..
>>
>> KROM
>>
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> news:BHlRj.6737$r12.1480@trndny03...
>>>
>>> "Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>>>>
>>>>> ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling
>>>>> it
>>>>> and
>>>>> no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know
>>>>> how
>>>>> it goes!
>>>>>
>>>>> KROM
>>>>
>>>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.
>>>
>>> I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.
>>>

>>
>>

> When we lived in California (before the flood), you could buy the white
> ones
> in cans labeled garbanzo beans. Maybe you still can.


The Chana Dal was labeled as Garbanzo Beans?


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> On 29 Apr 2008 11:13:38 GMT, Nick Cramer >
> wrote:
>
>>It's Dal, not Dahl. I've been trying to remember where that Indian store
>>was. It's been a while. ;-/

>
> No, it's either one.


Oh sure. Make us even MORE confused. Now watch somebody say it could also
be Channa!


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On 4/29/08 3:17 PM, in article 18NRj.1155$Bd1.870@trndny09, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
> "MI" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>>
>> On 4/29/08 4:04 AM, in article , "krom"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> yep its a lentil yelow lookin but ive only got brown here in my
>>> stores..and
>>> they spike me..
>>>
>>> KROM
>>>
>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>>> news:BHlRj.6737$r12.1480@trndny03...
>>>>
>>>> "Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>>>>>
>>>>>> ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores selling
>>>>>> it
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me know
>>>>>> how
>>>>>> it goes!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> KROM
>>>>>
>>>>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.
>>>>
>>>> I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.
>>>>
>>>
>>>

>> When we lived in California (before the flood), you could buy the white
>> ones
>> in cans labeled garbanzo beans. Maybe you still can.

>
> The Chana Dal was labeled as Garbanzo Beans?
>
>

Someone in an earlier post stated that white dal in some places was called
garbanzo beans. I just pointed out that you could buy garbanzo beans in a
can as he could not fine white dal.

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"MI" > wrote in message
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>
>
>
> On 4/29/08 3:17 PM, in article 18NRj.1155$Bd1.870@trndny09, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> "MI" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 4/29/08 4:04 AM, in article , "krom"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> yep its a lentil yelow lookin but ive only got brown here in my
>>>> stores..and
>>>> they spike me..
>>>>
>>>> KROM
>>>>
>>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>>>> news:BHlRj.6737$r12.1480@trndny03...
>>>>>
>>>>> "Oleg Lego" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:43 -0500, krom posted:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ive been very interested in it but have found no local stores
>>>>>>> selling
>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> no online stores im familliar with i.e trust with my info..let me
>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>> how
>>>>>>> it goes!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> KROM
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Chana Dal is chick peas with the seed coat removed.
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't think so. I think it's a type of lentil.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> When we lived in California (before the flood), you could buy the white
>>> ones
>>> in cans labeled garbanzo beans. Maybe you still can.

>>
>> The Chana Dal was labeled as Garbanzo Beans?
>>
>>

> Someone in an earlier post stated that white dal in some places was called
> garbanzo beans. I just pointed out that you could buy garbanzo beans in a
> can as he could not fine white dal.


But I still don't think they are the same thing. Garbanzo Beans are not
purported to have the same G.I.




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On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:18:09 GMT, Julie Bove posted:

>
>"Nicky" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On 29 Apr 2008 11:13:38 GMT, Nick Cramer >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>It's Dal, not Dahl. I've been trying to remember where that Indian store
>>>was. It's been a while. ;-/

>>
>> No, it's either one.

>
>Oh sure. Make us even MORE confused. Now watch somebody say it could also
>be Channa!


Hindi or Urdu (or whatever language "dal" is from), are not written
with the Roman alphabet, so any transliteration tends to have
variations.


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> On 29 Apr 2008 11:13:38 GMT, Nick Cramer >
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> >It's Dal, not Dahl. I've been trying to remember where that Indian store
> >was. It's been a while. ;-/

>
> No, it's either one.


OK. Thanks, Nicky.

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> >>It's Dal, not Dahl. I've been trying to remember where that Indian
> >>store was. It's been a while. ;-/

> >
> > No, it's either one.

>
> Oh sure. Make us even MORE confused. Now watch somebody say it could
> also be Channa!


I thought "China Doll" was a 1958 movie, starring Victor Mature?

In China, gruff Air Force Captain Cliff Brandon wakes up after a night of
drinking to discover he has purchased the housekeeping services of comely,
young Shu-Jen from her father. Disappointed by Cliff's insistence on
staying out late in bars, Shu-Jen leaves for home, when Cliff, made aware
that she is carrying his child, finds her and marries her in a delightful
traditional Chinese ceremony. Happy days are spent as Shu-Jen and her
infant daughter join Cliff at a forward base, until Cliff, returning from
a supply-drop mission, hears the base is under attack by Japanese bombers.

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On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:18:09 GMT, "Julie Bove" >
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>
>"Nicky" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On 29 Apr 2008 11:13:38 GMT, Nick Cramer >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>It's Dal, not Dahl. I've been trying to remember where that Indian store
>>>was. It's been a while. ;-/

>>
>> No, it's either one.

>
>Oh sure. Make us even MORE confused. Now watch somebody say it could also
>be Channa!


Yes, it could :P

Dahl is a cooking method; Channa is the kind of thing you do it with.
The literal translation of Channa Dahl is something like bean puree,
with the Channa bean being used.

If you guys can't get hold of Bengal, Channa, or Gram beans or flour
(it's all the same thing, and in every supermarket over here), try
chickpeas or garbanzo and test,test,test... you're gonna want to do
that even if you find Channa dahl, whatever it does for David Mendosa,
aren't you...

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On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:04:41 -0400, Jefferson >
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>Peter G. (Bigbird) wrote:
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>
>> "Chana Dal is closely related to chickpeas. It has the same scientific
>> family name as chickpeas, "Cicer arietinum", but while chickpeas belong to
>> the "kabuli" group, chana dal belongs to the "desi" group. "Desi" in Hindi
>> means local or coming from the country (as in "India") -- they were always
>> there."
>>
>> I tend to believe them as I dislike lentil a lot but do like chana dahl.
>> However, if you're not careful, some places will try to tell you that a
>> yellow split pea is chana dahl. Trouble is, split peas go all mushy when
>> they're cooked, dahl doesn't.

>
>It takes a long time to cook them and my wife refuses to deal with chana
>dal since the pot boils over often.


DON'T let her near a pressure cooker <G>

Mother in law helpfully opened the lid of the pressure cooker to see
if the meal was cooked yet. For years I was finding sesame seeds
embedded in things . . .

I find the boiling of such things improves if you soak them well for
long enough first and change the water, makes them less likely to
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On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:58:06 +0100, Nicky >
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>On 29 Apr 2008 11:13:38 GMT, Nick Cramer >
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>>It's Dal, not Dahl. I've been trying to remember where that Indian store
>>was. It's been a while. ;-/

>
>No, it's either one.


Or dhal
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