{"product_id":"chana-dal-12-x-2kg","title":"Chana Dal (12 x 2kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChana dal is hulled, split chickpeas supplied in a bulk box for restaurants, takeaways, sweet shops, caterers and food manufacturers across the UK. Also sold as \u003cstrong\u003echana dhal\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the firm, nutty dal that keeps its shape through long cooking and also grinds well into gram flour. In a commercial kitchen, one wholesale ingredient covers dals, snacks, fillings and sweets, which keeps your stock list short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features of Wholesale Chana Dal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk \u0026amp; Wholesale Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as a bulk pack for restaurants, takeaways, caterers and wholesalers that use dal every week. It also suits re-packers and retailers who portion into their own bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buying in bulk lowers your cost per portion. A wholesale supplier price keeps dal cost-effective on high-volume menus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden-yellow split grains are denser than masoor or moong dal. They cook tender but distinct, and can be mashed lightly in the pan for a creamier finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, Nutty Flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e The taste is rounded and slightly sweet. It carries tarka, ginger, garlic, cumin and green chilli well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeveral Uses From One Product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boil it for dals, roast and grind it for flour, or soak and coarsely blend it for fritter batters. Soaking beforehand shortens cooking time and gives more even results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling for Bulk Packs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from strong odours. Reseal after opening and rinse before cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePopular Recipes Using Chana Dal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are dishes and products that UK food businesses make with split chickpeas every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChana Dal Fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e boiled until tender, then finished with a hot ghee and spice tarka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDal Tadka:\u003c\/strong\u003e cooked down with turmeric and topped with cumin, garlic and dried chilli.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChana Dal Curry:\u003c\/strong\u003e simmered in an onion and tomato masala as a curry house side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLauki Chana Dal:\u003c\/strong\u003e cooked with bottle gourd, where the dal stays firm against the soft vegetable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShami Kebab:\u003c\/strong\u003e boiled, ground and bound with spices before shallow frying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChana Dal Vada:\u003c\/strong\u003e soaked, coarsely ground and deep fried into crisp savoury fritters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuran Poli:\u003c\/strong\u003e cooked with jaggery and mashed into a sweet filling for flatbread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChana Dal Halwa:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow cooked in ghee and sugar for a rich, grainy dessert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChana Dal Ladoo:\u003c\/strong\u003e roasted, ground and rolled with ghee and sugar into mithai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKhaman Dhokla:\u003c\/strong\u003e soaked, blended and steamed into a light savoury snack cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiced Dal Soup:\u003c\/strong\u003e blended smooth with onion and cumin for cafe lunch menus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Uses Wholesale Chana Dal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Restaurants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook it in large batches before service and loosen with hot water as it thickens. One pulse supports vegetarian mains, sides and set menus, so stock turns over quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Takeaways:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dependable side that portions consistently into trays and containers. Buying in bulk means fewer reorders during busy weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Sweet Shops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast and grind it in-house for flour and fillings. It is the base for several traditional sweets and savoury snacks on the counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Caterers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The firm grains hold up during hot holding at weddings and events. A catering pack keeps large-volume dal affordable and predictable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Food Manufacturers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single-ingredient pulse that suits ready meals, savoury snack mixes and flour milling lines. Consistent cooking behaviour helps batch repeatability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWholesalers, re-packers, chefs, cafes and caterers of all sizes across the UK can buy chana dal in bulk at trade price. Order your bulk box of chana dal today and keep your kitchen stocked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulk Nuts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58634716381565,"sku":"5060101119815","price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/1817\/5800\/files\/chana-dal.jpg?v=1775047442","url":"https:\/\/bulknuts.co.uk\/products\/chana-dal-12-x-2kg","provider":"Bulk Nuts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}