Chana Ghashi
Veg
Vegan
A coconut-based curry made with chickpeas and yam, seasoned with mustard seeds and curry leaves, typical of Konkani cuisine.
Cuisines
Saraswat
Konkani
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Black Chickpea , soaked overnight |
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1 cup | Coconut , grated |
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3 | Red Chili , dried |
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1 teaspoon | Tamarind paste |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander Seed |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 tablespoon | Coconut oil |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the black chickpeas overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2 Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with enough water and a little salt until they are soft, about 3-4 whistles.
- 3 In a pan, dry roast the red chilies and coriander seeds until aromatic.
- 4 Grind the roasted chilies and coriander seeds with grated coconut and tamarind paste into a smooth paste using a little water.
- 5 In a pot, combine the cooked chickpeas and the ground coconut paste. Add water to adjust the consistency.
- 6 Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 7 In a small pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 8 Add asafoetida and curry leaves to the oil and sauté briefly.
- 9 Pour the tempering over the simmering chickpea curry and mix well.
- 10 Adjust salt to taste and serve hot with rice or chapati.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a small piece of jaggery to balance the spice and tanginess.