Spicy Flower-Chana Bhaji
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Spicy Flower-Chana Bhaji calories by ingredient
Introduction
This is a spicy Konkani Vegetable Curry which is a part of our Puja and SpecialMenus.Made without Garlic or Onions it adds a touch of Spice to the otherwise bland meals.The listed items in our Special Thalis have a lavish menu and include Chutneys,Pickles,Koshimbirs/Raitas(Salads), Panchamrut, 1 Curried Vegetable,1dry Vegetable,1 Usal(whole Seeds fresh or dry e.g Green Peas)1Coconut based Curry,Plain Dal(Varan),Steamed Rice,Masala Rice and Poories(deep fried Indian Bread).2-5 Sweet preparations also form a part of this menu.
This is a curried Vegetable and needs to be served in a Katori(Bowl). This is a spicy Konkani Vegetable Curry which is a part of our Puja and SpecialMenus.Made without Garlic or Onions it adds a touch of Spice to the otherwise bland meals.The listed items in our Special Thalis have a lavish menu and include Chutneys,Pickles,Koshimbirs/Raitas(Salads)
, Panchamrut, 1 Curried Vegetable,1dry Vegetable,1 Usal(whole Seeds fresh or dry e.g Green Peas)1Coconut based Curry,Plain Dal(Varan),Steamed Rice,Masala Rice and Poories(deep fried Indian Bread).2-5 Sweet preparations also form a part of this menu.
This is a curried Vegetable and needs to be served in a Katori(Bowl).
Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1medium Cauliflower(approx 350-400gms)
150gms.Split Chick Peas(Chana Dal)
50gms.ripe Tomatoes
3tspsBa-aji's Bottle Masala
2tsps.Ba-aji's Garam Masala
1.5tsp.Turmeric Powder
Salt to taste
1tsp.Asafoetida(Hing)Powder
2tbsps.Sesame Oil
2-3 cups Water
1 small bunch Fresh Coriander(Cilantro)Leaves for garnish
FRESH GROUND MASALA
1tbsp.Coriander Seeds
0.5tsp.Sesame Seeds
2tbsp.shredded Dry Coconut
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Directions
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.