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Chana Madra / Chickpeas in Yoghurt Gravy

Chickpeas simmered in a flavorful yoghurt sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine.
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Chickpeas
  • 1 Cup Yoghurt
  • 2 Tbsp Ghee/Oil of your choice(You can reduce the quantity to one tbsp )if you want.
  • 1 Tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 Dry red Chillies
  • Pinch of asafoetida(optional)
  • 1 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 2 Black Cardamom
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • ½ Tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 10-12 Cashew Nuts.
  • ½ Tsp Sugar
  • Salt according to the taste
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro for garnish.
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Flour

Method
 

  1. Rinse the chickpeas in fresh water and boil chickpeas in 4 cups of water .Add 1 tbsp of salt in it.Boil it on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  2. The texture of peas should be soft ,then only you will be able to feel that melt in mouth chana madra.
  3. Take a pan .Add ghee to it .Heat it .
  4. Add cumin seeds ,cinnamon ,cloves and black cardamom and Cashew to it . Saute it for 1-2 minute,till spices crackle and cashews turn light brown.
  5. Take a big bowl .Add yoghurt ,turmeric powder,red chilli powder ,asafoetida,coriander powder,cumin powder and rice flour to it .
  6. Whisk it well to make it lump free.
  7. Add this yoghurt mixture to the pan .Keep the flame really slow and stir it continously to stop it from curdling.
  8. Add chickpeas with all the boiled water to it .Let it boil for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Add salt after tasting the gravy .Do not add before tasting the grave .Add just a little at a time.
  10. Curry will thicken a little after boiling for 4-5 minutes.If the consistency is good for your liking switch off the flame.If its thin let it boil for 1-2 minute more.
  11. Garnish with some fresh cilantro leaves.
  12. Serve with rice ,bread or just like that.
  13. Enjoy.
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