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Dhana dal (roasted coriander seeds): the savoury mukhwas
Dhana dal is split coriander seeds, husked and roasted. What it is, how it is eaten after meals, and how it differs from sweet mukhwas.
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Quick answer
Dhana dal is coriander seeds that have been split, husked and roasted until crisp and nutty. It is eaten as a savoury after-meal mukhwas, especially in Gujarati and Maharashtrian homes.
What is dhana dal?
Coriander seeds (dhania) are split and their husk removed, leaving the inner “dal”. Roasted, it becomes crunchy, nutty and lightly aromatic. That is dhana dal.
How it is eaten
A pinch after meals, on its own or mixed with saunf. Unlike sugar-coated mukhwas, it is not sweet, which suits people who would rather skip sugar after dinner.
Saanjh Bhuna Dhana
Bhuna Dhana is roasted for a clean, nutty crunch. Supari-free and tobacco-free.
Questions people ask
Is dhana dal sweet?
No. Dhana dal is savoury and nutty. Some versions are lightly salted.
Is dhana dal the same as coriander seeds?
It is made from coriander seeds that are split, husked and roasted.
