Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Black Chickpeas With Potato/ Aloo Kala Channa


This is a great recipe for a lunchbox, picnics or long travels..As the recipe doesn't use any onions and tomatoes so this sabzi can last longer in the summer weather and is best enjoyed with pooris, raita and pickle.


Ingredients:-

Boiled Channa/Black Chick Peas:- 2 Cups
Oil:- 2 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds:- 1/2 Tsp
Mustard Seeds:- 1/2 Tsp
Potato:- 1 (Peeled & chopped)
Salt:- 1/2 Tsp
Turmeric:-1/2 Tsp
Red Chilli Powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Garam Masala Powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Coriander Powder:- 1 Tsp
Chaat Masala:- 1/2 Tsp
Channa Masala:- 1/2 Tsp

Procedure:-

1)Heat the oil in pan/kadai, when hot add cumin, mustard seeds, when they start to crackle add potato. Fry for 3- 4 minutes until potato are slightly brown.

2)Add Salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala and mix everything well.

3) Add bolied channa & cook for 2-3 minutes (use 1-2 tbsp of water if needed).

4)Add Coriander powder, chaat masala, Chana Masala.Mix everything and garnish it with coriander

Serve warm with rotis as a side dish...Enjoy:)

22 comments:

  1. Thats a new combo for me... My mom used to make channa with tapioca.. Looks the same..

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  2. Wat a wonderful combo, can have it with anything.

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  3. Potato with chickpea looks spicy and delicious!

    www.appetitetreats.com

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  4. Interesting! I have never tried to pair potatoes with kala chana.

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  5. Interesting! I have never tried to pair potatoes with kala chana.

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  6. Wow a wonderful combo.Picture is too good.

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  7. Aloo chana looks awesome perfect.

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  8. Aloo channa looks so delicious and mouthwatering. Great colour.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  9. Healthy and delicious combination..looks very tempting.. thanks for sharing !!
    Indian Cuisine

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  10. It truly makes a nice snack...So flavourful...

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  11. Wow......looks mouth-watering!!! The aloo channa is similar to channa chedchedi which is consumed in Orissa....its one of my favs!!

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  12. thtz a lovely comboo preety....healthy one..

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  13. Would be a comfort side dish for curd rice... Looks yum...

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  14. A delicious combo!!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  15. Loved the combination..looks great..thanx for visiting my space..glad to follow u :)

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  16. nice combo of flavours there- good one !

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