Aloo Chana In Mint Coriander Gravy Recipe

Name: Aloo Chana In Mint Coriander Gravy Recipe
Prep time: 470 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Kabuli Chana (White Chickpeas); soaked overnight and cooked until soft; 2 Potatoes (Aloo); boiled and cubed; 1 Onion; finely chopped; 1/2 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal); boiled still soft; 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum); diced; 1 teaspoon Ginger; grated; 1 teaspoon Garlic; finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi); 2 tablespoons Lemon juice; Salt; to taste; Ingredients for gravy; 1/2 cup Fresh coconut; grated; 3 Green Chillies; (reserve 1/2 chili for garnish); 1/4 cup Cashew nuts; 1/4 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves; 1/4 cup Mint Leaves (Pudina); Ingredients For Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini); 2 Cloves (Laung)

By Admin

Prep Time Total in 470 M

Course Lunch

Cuisine Indian

Diet Vegetarian

Aloo Chana in Mint Coriander Gravy is a delicious gravy recipe prepared with potatoes and chickpeas flavored with mint and coriander leaves. The freshness of mint and coriander in the gravy adds a refreshing taste to this dish. Serve Aloo Channa in Mint Coriander Gravy for lunch along with Aromatic Vegetable Pulao Recipe or phulkas.

Ingredients

1 cup Kabuli Chana (White Chickpeas)
soaked overnight and cooked until soft
2 Potatoes (Aloo)
boiled and cubed
1 Onion
finely chopped
1/2 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
boiled still soft
1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)
diced
1 teaspoon Ginger
grated
1 teaspoon Garlic
finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Salt
to taste
Ingredients for gravy
1/2 cup Fresh coconut
grated
3 Green Chillies
(reserve 1/2 chili for garnish)
1/4 cup Cashew nuts
1/4 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
1/4 cup Mint Leaves (Pudina)
Ingredients For Seasoning
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
2 Cloves (Laung)
2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
2 Bay leaves (tej patta)
2 teaspoons Oil

Instructions

Step 1

To prepare Aloo Channa in Mint Coriander Gravy, take 1/2 cup of cooked channa and grind it coarsely in a mixer and keep it aside

Step 2

Mix remaining half cup chana with chana dal and reserve

Step 3

Grind all the ingredients for gravy into a smooth paste and keep aside

Step 4

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan

Step 5

Add all the seasoning ingredients and saute for about a minute

Step 6

Add chopped onions and saute them on low heat until they turn soft

Step 7

Stir in the ginger, garlic, capsicum and cook until tender, make sure that you don't overcook it

Step 8

(Reserve a few slices of onions for garnish)Add in the cooked chana, dal and potatoes and saute it for about 4 to 5 minutes

Step 9

Pour the ground channa, the ground gravy paste, salt, turmeric powder and stir them slowly on medium flame, untill all ingredients are well combined

Step 10

Add about 1/2 cup of water (use the water left over from cooking the chickpeas too) and simmer for about 10 minutes

Step 11

Finally add the lemon juice and remove from heat and serve warm withFinally add the lemon juice and remove from heat

Step 12

Garnish with chopped chillies, onions and serve warm with Aromatic Vegetable Pulao Recipe or phulkas