KHATTA CHANNA ( A PUNJABI INDIAN SPECIALITY CHICKPEAS DISH)
My mom is addicted to this because of her Punjabi roots. I, in turn, thanks to genetics, follow in line;).
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Curries
Time P1DT45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak the black channa overnight in a large bowl with lots of water.
- The water level should be atleast 3 inches above the level of the black channa{chickpeas}.
- The next morning, drain out the water completely and wash the channa in a bowl of fresh and clean water.
- Now, put the washed channa in a large pot.
- Add water{should be 2-3 inches over the level of the chickpeas}.
- Boil the chickpeas on high heat.
- Heat oil in a pot.
- Add asafoetida, fenugreek, corriander, turmeric and red chilli powders with salt to taste.
- Mix well and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Prepare tamarind water by dissolving a lemon-sized piece of tamarind in 1/2 cup of HOT water.
- Squeeze the tamarind ball really hard to let its juices flow into the water.
- Pass this through a strainer and into a bowl.
- Your tamarind water is ready.
- In a bowl, dissolve the gramflour in 3 tbsps.
- of water.
- Mix this really well ensuring that no lumps remain.
- Add this mixture and the tamarind water to the pot containing all the spice powders{masalas}.
- Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Lower flame, add the boiled chickpeas, dry mango powder and 2 1/2- 3 cups of water.
- Boil for 10-15 minutes on medium flame.
- Remove from flame.
- Serve hot over a bowl of white long-grain Basmati rice.
- Enjoy!
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Amakali Shikongo
[email protected]This Khatta Channa recipe is a must-try for any fan of Indian food. The chickpeas are cooked to perfection, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I especially liked the addition of cilantro and lemon juice, which gave the dish a refreshing flavor.
Zubair Ali
[email protected]This Khatta Channa recipe is a great way to add some spice to your life! The tamarind paste and chili peppers give the dish a nice kick, and the addition of jaggery helps to balance out the heat. I served it with naan bread, and it was a delicious an
Mary Precious
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook chickpeas, and this Khatta Channa recipe definitely fits the bill. The tamarind paste and jaggery give the dish a unique and flavorful tang, and the addition of tomatoes and onions adds a nice dept
Robert Santiago
[email protected]This Khatta Channa recipe is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I had a can of chickpeas in my pantry, and I was looking for a new way to use them. This recipe was perfect! The dish was easy to make, and it was absolutely delicious. I'll defin
Jawaid Janion
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sour dishes. But I'm so glad I did! The Khatta Channa was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sourness and spice. I especially liked the addition of cilantro and lemon
Zahid Khan Zahid Khan
[email protected]This Khatta Channa recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of tangy and spicy flavors, and the chickpeas are always cooked perfectly. I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Marquis Weeks
[email protected]I've been making Khatta Channa for years, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The use of tamarind paste gives it a lovely sour flavor, and the addition of jaggery balances out the spice perfectly. I also like that this recipe uses canned c
Rendricko R.mackwena
[email protected]This was my first time making Khatta Channa, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly easy to make, and the results were fantastic. The chickpeas were soft and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it with rice, a
Alyce Ervin
[email protected]I'm a big fan of channa dishes, and this Khatta Channa recipe did not disappoint! The sour and tangy flavors were perfectly balanced, and the chickpeas were cooked to a tender perfection. I尤其喜欢香菜和柠檬汁的添加，它们为这道菜增添了清新的风味。
shakil mia488
[email protected]This Khatta Channa recipe was an absolute delight! The tangy and spicy flavors combined perfectly, creating a dish that was both flavorful and satisfying. The chickpeas were cooked to perfection, and the addition of tomatoes, onions, and spices gave