Gudi Padwa Special - Chana Usal Recipe - M.M.Mithaiwala

 

Ingredients: 

• 1 Cup sprouted chana, (Boiled)
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 5 Curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp Crushed cumin seeds
• 5 cloves - Minced garlic
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 Cup fresh coconut, grated
• 8 Green chilies
• 1 Small bunch coriander

Pre – Preparation: 

• Soak the chana overnight or for 4-5 hours, steam it for 15 minutes.
• Grind coconut, coriander leaves and green chillies to make a paste.

 Final Procedure: 

• In a large frying pan, heat 2 tbsp oil.
• Add crushed cumin seeds, crushed garlic and curry leaves.
• Add prepared paste to it and simmer for 3 – 4 minutes on medium flame.
• Add water to it and bring it to boil.
• Then add boiled chana, garam masala, salt and lemon juice to it and cook it for about 15 - 20 minutes, stir it occasionally.
• Simmer until chanas turn soft and oil starts separating.
• Once done, switch off the flame and Garnish Chana Usal with chopped Coriander and onions.

   
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Moroccan Chickpeas With Roasted Peppers recipe - M.M.Mithaiwala

 

Ingredients:- 

• Canola oil, for cooking (safed sarson ka tel).
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped. 
• 2 tsp cumin (Jeera).
• 1 tsp cinnamon (dalchini).
• 2 tsp ground coriander (Dhaniya).
• 1/2 tsp turmeric (Haldi).
• 1/2 tsp cardamom (Safed elaichi).
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg (Jayphal).
• 1/2 tsp cayenne (Lal mirchi).
• 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger. 
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed. 
• 1 small can tomato paste. 
• 2 Tbsp raisins (Kismis). 
• 1 Tbsp chopped dried apricots (Khubani). 
• 4 cups cooked chickpeas (Chana)  (keep the cooking liquid).
• 1 roasted red pepper, chopped. 
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves. 
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (Ajwayan). 
• Juice of a lemon

Method:-

• In a large skillet, saute the onion in a skiff of canola oil over medium-high heat until soft.
• Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, nutmeg and cayenne and cook for a minute.
•  Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the tomato paste, raisins and apricots and a splash of cooking liquid (or tomato juice) and bring to a simmer – it should be saucy.
• Add the chickpeas to the pan and stir to coat.
• Cook for a bit to cook off any excess liquid if need be.
• Add the red pepper, mint and parsley and squeeze over the lemon. 
• Toss to combine and serve warm or refrigerate until chilled. 

Note:- Allowing the mixture to marinate for a few hours (or a day) will help the flavours improve. Makes lots.


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Recipe courtesy of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Simon’s Fine Foods