Tawa Chana Recipe by Shireen Anwar
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
This simple Tawa Chana recipe by Shireen Anwar, comprises only of a few spices, making it a delicious chana recipe to cook up quickly. This Tawa Chana recipe is a super hit among kids and adults alike.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 250 gm chickpeas
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 1 tea bag
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 to mato chopped
- 4 green chilies chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste heaped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander seeds crushed
- 1 tsp cumin seeds crushed
- 1 tsp chat masala
- 1 tsp dry fenugreek leaves
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- salt according to taste
Cooking Method
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Wash chickpeas with few changes of water.
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Add 1 tsp baking soda and soak overnight.
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Drain.
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Boil chickpeas with 1 tea bag for 2 hours or until tender.
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Drain all excess water.
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Heat oil on a griddle or a Tawa.
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Saute chopped onion for 3-4 minutes
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Then add ginger garlic paste and fry for a few seconds.
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Now add chopped tomato and green chilies. Stir well.
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Season with turmeric, chili powder, crushed red pepper, coriander, cumin, chat Masala and salt.
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Also add dry fenugreek leaves.Cook for 5-8 minutes by adding little water.
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Then add boiled chickpeas and cook for 10-15 minutes.
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Garnish with ring onions and green chilies. Tawa Chana is ready to serve. ENJOY!!
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with Puri Paratha or naan.
