Chana dal is a creamy, comforting, and flavour-packed dish made from split chickpeas and cooked with plant-based ingredients, making it naturally vegan and perfect for warming up on chilly autumn and winter nights. For the best flavour and texture, this chana dal recipe recommends soaking both the brown rice and split chickpeas overnight. If you're short on time, you can substitute brown rice with white rice or quinoa and replace chana dal with red lentils, allowing you to prepare a delicious meal in just 30 minutes.