Dahi Chana

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups yogurt (dahi)
• 1 cup chickpeas (kabuli chana), soaked overnight and boiled with salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 green chillies
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• A fresh coriander sprig for garnishing

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and sauté for ½ minute. Add onion and sauté till it turns a light golden.
2. Roughly chop green chillies and add along with ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add chickpeas and toss. Add yogurt and mix well. Mash a little with a hand blender and mix well. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add turmeric powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Add salt, mix well, cover and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes.
5. Transfer into a serving dish and serve hot garnished with coriander sprig.

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