Dry Kala Chana Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

BOILING:

• Black chana / Bengal gram- 100 g (soaked overnight)
• Salt
• Water

MASALA:

• oil
• Mustard seeds
• Garlic - 5 cloves (chopped)
• Onion - 1 
• Capsicum - 1 cup
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig
• Ginger - small (chopped)
• Green chilly - 2
• Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
• Dry red chili - 1

METHOD:

1. Soak the bengal gram (kala chana) overnight.
2. In a cooker, add Bengal gram along with some water and salt.
3. Let it cook for 6-7 whistles.
4. Once cooked. Drain the water and keep aside.

MASALA:

1. In a pan, add oil.
2. Splutter mustard seeds.Fry dry red chilies and curry leaves.
3. Now add onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Saute till onions get transparent.
4. Add turmeric powder and saute till the raw smell goes.
5. Now add the boiled Bengal gram and saute well. (check salt)
6. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Serve with some onion and cucumber.

HEALTH BENEFITS

KALA CHANA:

• It helps in weight management.
• Help manage your blood sugar levels.
• Excellent source of protein and nutrients.
• Improves Bone health
• Help reduce the risk of several chronic diseases.
• May Help Keep Your Appetite Under Control.

ONION:

• Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
• Reduce cholesterol levels.
• Have antibacterial properties.
• Help control blood sugar.
• It can lower heart disease risk.

GARLIC:

• Boost immunity.
• Give you better hair & clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria.
• Has antibacterial properties.
• Protect your food by killing the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.
• Recommends 4 grams of garlic daily – the size of one large clove – to reduce your risk of heart disease.

GINGER:

• Significantly reduce menstrual pain, muscle pain, and soreness.
• Can help fight infections, prevent cancer.
• Can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness.
• Improves brain function, various heart disease risk factors.  
• Lower cholesterol levels.

GREEN CHILLI:

• boost your mood and a perfect cure for stress.
• Keep your skin healthy and glowing. 
• Prevents blood clots that could later lead to a heart attack or stroke.
• It contains iron.
• speed up your metabolism and improve your immune system.

TURMERIC POWDER:

• An anti-aging powerhouse and anti-inflammatory.
• Beneficial in promoting overall joint health and mobility.
• Helps your body produce more radiant and healthy-looking skin.
• Improves healthy cholesterol levels, heart health, mood and stress tolerance.
• Reduces symptoms of bloating, gas and risk of cancer.
• Supports healthy metabolism, brain health, weight loss.