Ingredients -
Kala Chana Nalla Senagalu 2 cups
Onion finely chopped 1/2 cup
Tomato chopped 1 cup
Anardana Powder 1/4 tsp
Cottage Cheese 2 Tbsp
Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 tsp (Optional)
Green Chillies 1-2 (Or as needed)
Coriander leaves chopped a handful
Garam Masala 1 tsp
Peanuts 2 Tbsp
Sesame Seeds 1 tsp
Coconut Powder 2 tsp
Mirchi Powder 1 tsp
Salt as per taste
Seasoning (Oil 2 tsp, Jeera 1/2 tsp, Cloves 3-4 , Cinnamon 1 inch piece, Cardamom 1)
Method Of Preparation -
I like to pre-treat the kala chana like I do for the regular Chole Chana.
In a sauce pan, add a tsp of oil and saute the finely chopped onions until golden brown.
I like to make a paste of the sauteed onions, but that is totally optional.
Make a paste of roasted peanuts, roasted sesame seeds, coconut powder, chopped tomatoes, green chillies, coriander leaves and keep it aside. (I grind the sauteed onions at this stage).
In a heated sauce pan, add oil and the rest of the seasoning. After they are sauteed well, add the above paste and water too if required.
Add the boiled kala chana , salt, mirchi powder, anardana powder and let it cook for about 8-10 min.
Make a paste of cottage cheese (Please note that cottage cheese is not the same as Indian Paneer as referred to in many places on the internet.) and add it to the gravy. Alternatively milk or cream can be used too.
Adjust the taste and add garam masala if required.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice/roti and enjoy the protein packed gravy.
Preparation Time 45 min
Serves about 6 Adults
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Delicious..thanks for sharing the recipe...nice picture Dear..
My favorite, just had this for my lunch :)
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This is favorite at my place..hubby loves kala chana like anything..
looks delicious and very tempting ...love to have it with Aapam,dosa etc
Looks so inviting..
Yummyilicious chole, looks sooo delicious.
love the look of the curry, perfect with hot parathas :)
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