Chole Bhel

Chole Bhel  is an interesting combination of Chole with Puffed rice making it a healthy Bhel. Quick and easy to make , do try it out.

Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups puffed rice 1/2 cup Left Over Chole 1 cup Sev 1/2 cup papdi 2 tbsp roasted peanuts 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped finely chopped raw mango(season) few Coriander leaves, chopped 1-2 Green chilies finely chopped Chaat masala-pinch Red chili pwd -pinch Salt to taste Lemon juice-taste Chutney-Green and tamarind.(as per taste)

  Method:  Add the above mentioned ingredients in a large mixing bowl.Mix well. Sprinkle some sev and coriander to garnish.Serve immediately.

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Chole

 Chole is a spicy tasty side dish made from Kabuli Chana (white chickpeas) blended with Indian spices. An excellent accompaniment with Indian Breads. Suits the vegan taste too ! 

Gluten-free Nut-free Soy-free main course recipe.  Filling and tasty too.

Ingredients

Chole

▪ 1cup kabuli chana (white chickpeas
(soaked overnight in enough water)
▪ 1 inch cinnamon
▪ few cardamom pods
▪ 1 bayleaf
▪ salt 

Gravy:
▪ 1  onion, chopped
▪ 1-2  tomatoes, chopped
▪ 1 tsp chopped ginger
▪ 4-5 green chillies
▪ 1 tsp Dhania jeera pwd
▪ 1 tsp amchur pwd (everest)
▪ 1 tsp red chili pwd
▪ 2 tsp garam masala
▪ Oil
▪ salt

Garnish:
Grated ginger,coriander leaves


Method-  Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas along with the spices,salt and little oil (you can add tea bags for the color). Cook till completely done.  Heat oil in a kadai, add the onions and fry till brown, next add chillies, ginger, tomatoes, sauté till it becomes soft.  Add the chana and mix well, add the masala powders and sauté, next add salt and add water if required and cook till the gravy thickens. 

Add lemon juice, garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with Indian breads-poori,roti or bhaturas.



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Legumes N Grains

Indian Pulses or the Legumes and Lentils are the protein boosters and provide a number of health benefits. They are important sources of fiber, proteins, vitamins, and minerals and an important requirement of balanced diet.

Legumes N Grains

Urad dal 

Urad dal is the dal that is used to make Idlis and Dosas in South India. It is rich in protein and the iron and frequently used in vegan diets.

Toor dal 

Toor dal is the most important lentil used in almost all Indian homes. It is part of daily diet as it is used to make Dal or Rasam or Sambar and served with rice or chapati. It is yellow in color and is highly nutritious, with high in protein, and vitamins.

Rajma

Kidney beans are healthy and contains high amount of fiber. This is normally eaten by North Indians. 

Green Moong/ Moong Daal /Mung

Moong dal is healthy and rich in nutrients and used in a variety of traditional vegetable dishes. Moong is easy to cook and  relatively easy to digest and suitable for all ages, kids and adults alike. It can be eaten in full or split. There are a variety of dishes that can be done by this legume. Check the link for interesting recipes.

 Chawli / Black eyed Beans

Lohbia are black-eyed beans and also called black-eyed peas. These are rich in fiber and as a high-potassium and can be cooked in variety of ways. Check the link for interesting recipes.

Kabuli Chana / Chole /

Kabul Kadale or Chickpeas beans are a good source of nutrients. It is loaded with proteins and can be combined with healthy greens to prepare a curry. The all time favourite Chole is made from this legume.

Chana Dal

Also known as Bengal Gram. This is the most popular legume in India. Chana dal is used daily for seasoning in South Indian cooking and to make deserts like Holige and Hyagreeva.

Peas

These are available in white and green color. They are pressure cooked and normally used to make Ragda Patties.

These above lentils and pulses can be stored for long in glass or steel containers with air tight lids , closed to protect it from insects, moisture and heat.

Kabul Chana Cabbage Chitranna

Kabul Kadle Cabbage Chitranna  is a  healthy one pot meal made from the Kabul chana/chickpea  

(Chole Chana) blended in spices, simply healthy , perfect and nutritious. Enjoy!

Kabul Chana Cabbage Chitranna 

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 cup Kabul Kadle
•  (pressure cooked with salt)
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• Turmeric pwd-pinch
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp groundnut
• 1/2 tsp jeera
• 1/2 tsp mustard
• 1/2 tsp chana dal
• 1/2 tsp urad dal
• 1-2 tsp Bhath Masala pwd
• 1-2 tbsp fresh Coconut
• Hing-pinch
• Curry leaves-few
• salt to taste

Method- 

Cook the rice and spread it on a plate.

Cook the chana well.

Next in a pan, heat oil, fry shredded cabbage and keep it aside . 

Next add mustard , once done, add jeera, chana dal, uraddal, curry leaves , turmeric , hing and  fry .

Add the bhath pwd , salt , cabbage and mix .

Next add the cooked rice,cooked chana and mix well.

Simmer on low heat for 10 mins till all the rice,chana  is blended well with the spices.

Serve hot with raita of your choice.

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