Channa Dal Gelato
- 40 min
- not spicy
- Serves 6
Channa dal gelato of cooked chana dal blended with jaggery, coconut milk and cardamom, then frozen. Serves 6, 40 minutes plus freezing, step-by-step video.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Party, Summer
Ingredients
Chana Dal1 cup
Water2 cup
Jaggery1 cup
Coconut Milk1 cup
Cardamom Powder½ tsp
Cashew (full), Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Contains: cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 379kcal | 2274kcal |
| Protein | 8.3g | 50g |
| Carbohydrate | 61g | 368g |
| Fat | 13g | 78g |
| Fibre | 5.2g | 31g |
| Sugar | 36g | 214g |
Cookd masalas for chana dal
Method
Wash the channa dal thoroughly and soak it in enough water for 1-2 hours. Pressure cook the soaked dal with 2 cups of water until fully cooked and soft. Once cooked, drain any excess water and mash the dal lightly. Keep aside.. Add jaggery and ½ tsp cardamom powder and mix well. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little water if required to adjust consistency.
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.Freeze for 2–3 hours, then remove and blend or whisk once to break ice crystals. Return to the freezer and freeze until set. Remove from the freezer 5–10 minutes before serving for a soft, gelato-like texture.
Before you start
- How long does Channa Dal Gelato take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Channa Dal Gelato serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Channa Dal Gelato vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Channa Dal Gelato spicy?
- No, it is not spicy.
- What do I need to make Channa Dal Gelato?
- 1 cup Chana Dal, 1 cup Jaggery, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 2 cup Water, 2 tbsp Cashew (full), ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Channa Dal Gelato?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Channa Dal Gelato?
- About 379 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
Nobody has shared how this one turned out yet. If you cook it, add a photo and a line for the next person.

