Ghains Kanda & Arhar Dal: Chhattisgarh's Delicious, Nutritious Dish

• Ghains Kanda and Arhar Dal is a traditional, beloved dish from Chhattisgarh, popular in homes across villages and cities.
• The dish is prepared by cooking Ghains Kanda (round slices) and pressure-cooking Arhar Dal.
• Flavor is enhanced with a tempering of cumin, garlic, dry red chilies, and fresh fenugreek leaves, followed by sautéed onions.
• A traditional spice blend including tomatoes, salt, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala is added and cooked.
• Boiled dal and Ghains Kanda are combined with the masala, simmered, and served hot with roti or rice as a Chhattisgarhi thali pride.