So I was craving Chana Bhutura and instead of getting it delivered, I decided to go home-made on the Chana and instant on the Bhatura.
Ingredients:
Chana (chick-peaa) – 1 cup (washed)
Water – 3 cups
Cumin – 1 tsp
Onion – 1 (chopped)
Tomato Paste – 1 tbsp
Ginger-garlic paste: tbsp
Green chillies – 4 (slit)
Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Salt – as needed
Lemon juice / conc – 1-2 tsp or as per taste
Cilantro leaves – for garnishing
Step 1: Wash & soak the chana over-night for a few hours if you have the time for it. If not, I just wash and cook it for longer. I don’t really think its a big deal.
Step 2: In a pressure cooker, heat some oil and add in cumin seeds. Once they start to brown, add in onions and saute until brown.
Step 3: Spoon in the tomato paste & ginger garlic paste along with the spices. Cook for 1-2 mins until it loses the raw flavor.
Step 4: Add in the chana and water. Cover and cook for 30-40 mins or until done.
Step 5: Adjust salt and lemon conc. as per taste. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
Enjoy with bhatura, rice or roti. Serve with chopped onions and lemon slices. 😉
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