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"Doscover How to Prepare Black chana curry is a delightful addition to the lunch or dinner spread. It has the pungent scent and earthiness from garlic, protein from black chickpeas, and spiced thick gravy that amplifies the taste further.."
Ingredients:
- 2 cups black chana
- Salt to taste
- 1 chopped onion
- 1.5 tomatoes
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 choppedgreen chilli
- 1-inch chpped ginger
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
Preparation Steps:
1. Soak black chana overnight and boil it with salt and a bay leaf. Don't throw the Excess water. Just keep it.
2. Take a pan and heat the oil and add cumin seeds.
3. When seeds splutter, ( they often crackle and splutter. This spluttering sound indicates that the ingredients are releasing their flavors and aromas, likely means that the cumin seeds have started to crackle and pop in the hot oil, signaling that they're ready for the next step in the recipe. )
4. I n a low flame add finely chopped garlic, ginger, green chillies. (Finely chopped like garlic or ginger, you're cutting it into tiny bits so it cooks evenly and blends into the dish, to release their flavors and aromas during cooking.) , and turmeric powder. And Cook for 1 min.
5. Then Add Chpped Onions. Saute onions until they are slightly brown.
6. Then Add chopped tomatoes and powdered spices. Cover the lid and cook for 7min. In low flame.
7. Uncover the lid and add the boiled black chana along with the water( the excess water of boiled black chana) into it and mix all well. Cook for another 10 min.
8. After 10 min. Off the flame. Add chopped coriander leaves on top of it.
Serving:
Serve hot with Rice or Roti.
Add chopped onion and a slice of lemon on top of it (optional)
Nutritional Value:
- Protein: High in protein due to the legumes (chana dal).
- Fiber: Good source of dietary fiber from legumes and veggies.
- Calories: Moderate calories depending on the amount of oil used and portion size.
- Vitamins & Minerals: Rich in iron, folate, magnesium, and other minerals from legumes. Curry leaves add some antioxidants.
-Spices: Red chilies add a bit of heat and antioxidants.
significant cultural value :
- Tradition: Dals are a staple in South Indian meals, often served with rice, idlis, dosas, or chapatis.
- Hospitality: Serving food on banana leaves is a traditional practice in South India, symbolizing hospitality and respect for guests.
- Flavors & Aromas: Use of curry leaves, tamarind, and spices reflects the rich flavor profiles characteristic of South Indian cooking.
- Nutritious & Comforting: Dals are comforting, nutritious, and a key part of everyday meals and festivals.
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