Kala Chana Mithaas Liye Recipe (Chickpeas & Lotus seed In Date Curry)
Kala Chana Mithaas Liye Recipe (Chickpeas & Lotus seed in Date Curry) is a sweet curry that is prepared especially in Dham which is a traditional feast celebrated in Himachal. The chana is cooked in a creamy date curry which has a sweet flavor and also has lotus seed puffs for an extra crunch. Himachal cuisine is very simple cooking and they keep the cooking also very simple.
Ingredients
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1 cup Kala Chana (Brown Chickpeas)
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soaked for overnight
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1/2 cup Phool Makhana (Lotus Seeds)
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8 Dates
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pitted
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1 teaspoon Sultana Raisins
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1/2 cup Fresh cream
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1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
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1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
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2 teaspoons Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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1/2 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
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1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Kala Chana Mithaas Liye Recipe (Chickpeas & Lotus seed in Date Curry), soak the kala channa in water for overnight
Step 2
Pressure cook the kala chana with bay leaf and water for about 4 whistle
Step 3
Heat a kadai with oil, add cloves, cinnamon stick, and fry them for about 10 seconds
Step 4
Add cooked kala chana along with spice powders and cook till the raw smell goes away
Step 5
Add the pitted dates and cream and bring it to a boil
Step 6
Check for salt and adjust accordingly
Step 7
Before serving add the lotus seeds and serve
Step 8
Serve the Kala Chana Mithaas Liye Recipe along with Bengali Luchi or phulka with subzi by the side to enjoy your everyday lunch