Spicy Flower-Chana Bhaji
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1medium Cauliflower(approx 350-400gms)150gms.Split Chick Peas(Chana Dal)50gms.ripe Tomatoes3tspsBa-aji's Bottle Masala2tsps.Ba-aji's Garam Masala1.5tsp.Turmeric PowderSalt to taste1tsp.Asafoetida(Hing)Powder2tbsps.Sesame Oil2-3 cups Water1 small bunch Fresh Coriander(Cilantro)Leaves for garnishFRESH GROUND MASALA1tbsp.Coriander Seeds0.5tsp.Sesame Seeds2tbsp.shredded Dry Coconut.
PREPARATION
Pick and wash Chana Dal clean.Soak in 1.5 cups warm Water for 30 minutes.
Cut the Cauliflower in small pieces and soak in Salt Water for 15-20 minutes.Drain and rinse out under the tap to wash clean.
Chop the Tomatoes and fresh Coriander Leaves fine.
Dry roast the Sesame and Coriander Seeds separately till crisp and fragrant.Dry roast the shredded Dry Coconut till crisp,brown and fragrant.When cool grind the Dry Coconut,Sesame and Coriander Seeds together to a powder.Set aside till needed.
METHOD
Heat Oil in a wok and lower flame.Add Turmeric and Asafoetida Powders and saute for 30 seconds.Add the Chana Dal along with the Water it was soaked in/Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Now add the Bottle Masala Powder,Salt to taste and chopped Tomatoes and Cauliflower.Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Add the Fresh Coconut Masala and the Garam Masala and mix well.If needed add a little more Water to thin the Curry a little.Adjust the Salt if required.Cook covered for another 5 minutes for the flavours to assimilate.Garnish with finely chopped Fresh Coriander and serve hot as a part of your meal.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.
Pick and wash Chana Dal clean.Soak in 1.5 cups warm Water for 30 minutes.
Cut the Cauliflower in small pieces and soak in Salt Water for 15-20 minutes.Drain and rinse out under the tap to wash clean.
Chop the Tomatoes and fresh Coriander Leaves fine.
Dry roast the Sesame and Coriander Seeds separately till crisp and fragrant.Dry roast the shredded Dry Coconut till crisp,brown and fragrant.When cool grind the Dry Coconut,Sesame and Coriander Seeds together to a powder.Set aside till needed.
METHOD
Heat Oil in a wok and lower flame.Add Turmeric and Asafoetida Powders and saute for 30 seconds.Add the Chana Dal along with the Water it was soaked in/Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Now add the Bottle Masala Powder,Salt to taste and chopped Tomatoes and Cauliflower.Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Add the Fresh Coconut Masala and the Garam Masala and mix well.If needed add a little more Water to thin the Curry a little.Adjust the Salt if required.Cook covered for another 5 minutes for the flavours to assimilate.Garnish with finely chopped Fresh Coriander and serve hot as a part of your meal.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 148.3
- Total Fat: 7.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 229.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
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