{"product_id":"rani-chana-dal-3-5lb","title":"Rani Chana Dal 3.5 Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eRani Chana Dal 3.5 lb is premium split chickpea lentils from the trusted Rani brand — golden, nutty and essential for South Indian dal, deep-fried fritters and authentic kheer. The 3.5 lb family pack is excellent value for households that use chana dal as a weekly cooking staple. Available at Anora's Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights of Rani Chana Dal 3.5 lb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium quality split chickpea lentils from Rani — a trusted US South Asian brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutty, slightly sweet flavor with a firm texture after cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in plant protein with a low glycemic index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 lb family pack — great value for regular cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak chana dal for 30 minutes. Pressure cook with 2.5 cups water per cup of dal for 2–3 whistles until soft but firm. Prepare a rich chana dal tadka curry with coconut, onion and tomato. Use soaked raw chana dal in biryani for added texture and protein, or grind into besan for homemade pakora batter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Rani brand known for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rani Foods is a long-established distributor of South Asian food products in the United States, known for quality spices, lentils and specialty grocery items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan chana dal be used in Indian desserts?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — chana dal is the base for chana dal payesh (kheer) in Bengali cuisine and for chana dal ladoo in North Indian sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know when chana dal is fully cooked?\u003c\/strong\u003e The dal should be soft when pressed between your fingers but still hold its shape. Mushy chana dal has been overcooked — aim for tender-but-firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains chickpeas\/legumes. May be processed in a facility handling other legumes. Check the label for full allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001901261027,"sku":"66062623","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/519CZ2F5WkL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781803656","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/rani-chana-dal-3-5lb","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}