How to make Dahi Chana -
Chickpeas cooked in spicy yogurt mixture.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sanjeev Kapoor Kitchen.
Main Ingredients : Yogurt (dahi), Chickpeas (kabuli chana) (काबुली चना)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Dahi Chana Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 7-8 hour
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Dahi Chana Recipe
Yogurt (dahi) 1 1/2 cups
Chickpeas (kabuli chana) soaked overnight and boiled with salt 1 cup
Oil 1 1/2 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Onion finely chopped 1 medium
Green chillies 3
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
Salt to taste
A fresh coriander sprig for garnishing
Method
Step 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.
Step 2
Roughly chop green chillies and add along with ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 3
Add chickpeas and toss. Add yogurt and mix well. Mash a little with a hand blender and mix well. Cook for 1 minute.
Step 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.
Step 5
Transfer into a serving dish and serve hot garnished with coriander sprig.
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