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  • Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) Recipe

    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) Recipe

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    I think it’s time that I take a quick break from the highly caloric Iftar snacks I’ve been posting about recently, and share a favorite healthy recipe.  This Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) is a traditional Pakistani Iftar Staple.  We love munching on it throughout the year, but it’s especially nice in the summer after a long day of fasting. Known as a salad in the West and a savory snack or “Chaat” in the East. This low-fat dish has traveled a long way from Pakistan to make its way onto Iftar tables in South Asia and lunch/dinner tables across the rest of the world.

    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat)
    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat)

    The acidic and tart flavors of tamarind chutney, the sweetness of the apricot chutney and the cooling taste of mint chutney balances the palette out immaculately. A well made Spicy Chickpea Salad (or Chana Chaat) will enable you to taste all these flavors independently with each spoonful.

    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) with Tamarind and Apricot Chutney

    Playing around with food textures is also an important part of cooking, and creating this dish gives you that freedom with the crunchy onions, juicy tomatoes and soft chickpeas. Explore the art of South Asian cooking with this simple, low fat yet palette-exciting recipe.

    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat)
    Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat)

    Bismillah, let’s get started!

    Check it out the Spicy Chickpea Salad (Chana Chaat) recipe and printable version below.

    I have also posted Garbanzo Beans Chaat Recipe and Lobia Chaat which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Chana Chaat. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more. 

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

    Happy & Productive Ramadan!!

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  • Quick Weeknight Meal: Chana Biryani Recipe – Ready in Under 30 Minutes

    Chana Biryani

    An aromatic Biryani made with Chickpea (kabuli chana). Bring a completely new scrumptious flavor in lentils. And put a hearty smile your family’s face with great tasting Chana Biryani Recipe on week days.

    Chana Biryani Recipe
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    Check it out the Chana Biryani Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 3 cups boiled chickpeas
    • 3 cups basmati rice
    • 2 Onions, finely chopped
    • 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 6 whole green chilies
    • 1/4 cup milk
    • 4 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 3 tablespoon yogurt
    • 2 tablespoon fried onion
    • 2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon Vinegar
    • 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 2 teaspoon cumin seeds, roasted and crushed
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • Salt according to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 green chillies, finely chopped
    • few coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • Orange Food color

    [/tab] [tab]Yield:6 servings

    Nutritional information is not yet available. [/tab] [/tabs]

    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Boil rice with salt and vinegar till 2/3 is done.

    Step 2

    Drain water and keep aside.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat.

    Step 4

    Fry onion when brown add ginger garlic paste.

    Step 5

    Add tomatoes, tomato paste, green chilis whole, salt chili powder, chili flakes, cumin seeds, yogurt and boiled chickpeas.
    Cook and simmer for 5 minutes till oil separates and water dries.

    Step 6

    Now take a large pot, layer half of boiled rice then layer all chickpea masala and top with other layer of rice.

    Step 7

    Pour lemon juice, milk and few drops of food colour on top and put on dum for 15 minutes.

    Step 8

    Lastly garnish with fried onion, green chiliess and green coriander and close lid. Turn off stove after 5 minutes.

    Step 9

    Dish it out. Delicious Chana Biryani is ready to serve. ENjoy!!

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    • Serve with raita.

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    If you like Chana Biryani  Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Chana Biryani , do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • The Best Murgh Cholay Recipe Ever: Tender Chicken with Creamy Chickpeas!

    Murgh Cholay

     Lahore’s most famous dish murgh cholay (Chicken and Chickpea Curry) is utterly tasty and spicy dish. Its prepared in chicken, chick peas with different spices. It goes great with naan or boiled rice.

    Mugh Cholay recipe
    Photo: Mugh Cholay (Chicken and Chickpea Curry)

    Check it out the Murgh Choly Recipe Here!!

    Prep Time:15 minutes

    Cook Time:40 minutes

    Servings:5

    Difficulty Level: Medium

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg chicken
    • 2-1/2 cups boiled chick peas
    • 1/8 cup pink lentil ( masoor dal), soaked in water for 30 minutes
    • 2 cups chicken stock (yakhni)
    • 2 onions, chopped
    • 1 tomato
    • 1 tbsp garlic paste
    • 1 tbsp ginger paste
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red chili
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 4 tbsp fresh coriander leaves,chopped
    • 2 green chilies
    • 1/2 cup Oil or ghee

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    In a vessel, put half cup of oil and fry onions in it until brown.

    Step 2

    Then add garlic-ginger paste and green chillies. Fry for 1 minute and then add the spices; stir for 2-3 seconds.

    Step 3

    Now, add the tomatoes and put enough water to allow the tomatoes to tenderize.

    Step 4

    When the tomatoes are tender, add chicken and allow the chicken to cook in its own water on medium heat.

    Step 5

    Let the water dry up.

    Step 6

    Add chickpeas, pink lentil (masoor dal) to the cooked chicken.

    Step 7

    Mix well and cook for a few minutes.

    Step 8

    Now add chicken stock to make the gravy.

    Step 9

    Cook for 20 minutes or until gravy is thickened. Dish it out.

    Step 10 

    Garnish with coriander leaves and green chilies. Murgh Cholay is ready to serve.

    • Serve with hot naan or chapatis and salad.

    If you like Murgh Cholay Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouthwatering Murgh Cholay , do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Crispy Bites, Flavorful Delights: The Perfect Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe!

    Crispy Pyala Chaat

    Are you looking for a unique and something special in “Chickpeas Chaat” recipe for party? Also learn how to make crispy bowl for serving hmm interesting so must try this super unique and delicious crispy pyala chaat, this will surely surprise your guests with its addictive flavour and texture!

    Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe
    Photo: Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe

    Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe
    Photo: Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe

    Check it out the Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe here!!

    Prep Time:20 minutes

    Cook Time: 10 minutes

    Servings:8

    Ingredients

    For Chaat:

    • 1/2 kg chickpeas
    • 2 boiled potatoes, cut into small cubes
    • 1 tsp ground turmeric
    • salt according to taste
    • oil for frying
    • pastry strips, for serving

    For Green Chutney:

    • 1/2 cup tamarind paste
    • 1/2 bunch mint leaves
    • 1/2 bunch fresh coriander leaves
    • 6 green chilies
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • salt to taste

    For Special Masala:

    • 2 tbsp all spice
    • 2 tbsp whole black pepper
    • 3 pepli

    For Garnishing:

    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
    • chat masala according to taste

     

    Directions:

    To Prepare the chickpeas:

    1. Soak chickpeas overnight with 1 tsp baking soda.
    2. Now place pre-soaked chickpeas in a large pot.
    3. Also  salt and ground turmeric.
    4. Boil for 1 hour or until lentils and chickpeas are tender.
    5. Now add potatoes and cooked for 2-3 minutes.
    6. Let it cool completely.

    To Make Special Masala:

    1. Place all masala ingredients in a grinder.
    2. Process until grind together.
    3. Special masala is ready now.

    To Make Green Chutney:

    1. Put coriander, mint leaves, green chilies, tamarind paste, sugar and salt in a blender.
    2. Process for 2 minutes or until smooth.
    3. Green Chutney is ready now.

    To Proceed:

    1. Heat oil in a deep wok or karahi over medium heat.
    2. Place a pastry strip in a sieve.
    3. Cover the sieve with another one and deep fry pastry for 1-2 minute
    4. Repeat this procedure with remaining pastry strips.
    5. Put 3 tbsp chickpeas mixture in each fried pastry strip.
    6. Sprinkle chat masala and special masala over it.
    7. Also add whipped yogurt, prepared green chutney, onions, tomatoes and coriander.
    8. Crispy Pyala Chaat is ready to serve.
    9. Enjoy!

     

    • Serve with chutney.

     

    If you like Crispy Pyala Chaat Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Recipe: Aloo Channa Pulao

    Aloo Channa Pulao

    Bring a completely new scrumptious flavor in lentils and vegetables. And put a hearty smile your family’s face with great tasting vegetables and lentils on week days. Give it a try!!

    Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe
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    Channa Pulao is always my favorite.I have made it many times but this time I wanted to try it with Potatoes ( My fav veggie) and it came so good.

    I do remember my khala (anty) who would make fabulous chana pulao along with potatoes. Well, while making this aloo chana pulao recipe and writing this post i do remember the aroma and taste still lingering in my mind of her pulao. Her dishes was always cooked to perfection and the taste of the pulao was just heavenly.

    Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe
    Photo: Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe

    Though I make chana biryani often this [highlight]chana pulao[/highlight] is always my quick fix whenever I am pressed for time. Do try this Aloo Channa Pulao recipe. I had it Korma, mint raita and salad.It was a satisfying lunch.

    Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe
    Photo: Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe

    Note’s:

    1. For the chana pulao obviously you have to first cook the [highlight]chickpeas(kabuli channa)[/highlight].
    2. if you have leftover boiled chickpeas than these too can be added.
    3. The pulao has to be made with basmati rice and desi ghee or else something will be a little amiss if you do not use basmati rice and ghee. This is pretty easy pulao, great to put in your kids lunch box. If you pre cook the chana the previous day itself, then you don’t have to worry about anything. It can be made in minutes.
    4. If you are diet conscious you can add olive or sesame oil.

    This could be also quick fix for lunch box for office going people or students, since less cutting work. You can pack this with cucumber or vegetable raita.
    Check it out the Aloo Channa Pulao recipe and printable version below!!

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    Aloo Channa Pulao

    Bring a completely new scrumptious flavor in lentils and vegetables. And put a hearty smile your family’s face with great tasting vegetables and lentils on week days. Do try this Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe, your family will love it.
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups basmati rice
    • 1 cup chickpeas white channa
    • 2 onion thinly sliced
    • 2 potatoes cubed
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 4 cloves
    • 5 black pepper pods
    • 3 cinnamon stick
    • 1 black cardamom
    • 3 green chilies thinly sliced
    • 4 tablespoon clarified butter or ghee
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • salt to taste
    • 3-1/2 cups water or chicken stock

    For Garnishing

    • Fresh coriander leaves chopped

    Instructions

    Directions

    • Wash rice with few changes of water and soak them for 30 minutes. Keep aside.
    • Heat oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat.
    • Add the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper and bay leaves.
    • Now add the sliced onions, sliced green chilli and also the ginger garlic paste.
    • Saute them until the raw flavor fades.
    • Now add the Potato cubes and the boiled channa.
    • Stir well.
    • Cook for 5-6 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
    • Add rice and lightly stir.
    • Now add the salt and water.
    • Mix well and allow the rice to cook for 10 minutes or until done.
    • Cover with a lid and put on low flame.
    • After 10 minutes, turn the heat off.
    • Fluff the rice and dish it out.
    • Garnish with the coriander leaves. Aloo Channa Pulao is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Mint Raita and salad.
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  • Flavorful Fusion: Easy Chicken & Chickpea Pulao (Aromatic & Hearty!)

    Chicken and Chickpea Pulao

    This Chicken and Chickpea Pulao is one of the quickest and yet tastiest meal one can make in emergency situations. This Chicken and Chickpea Pulao recipe is way different than the usual Pulao recipe. This one is a bit spicy and more “masalay daar” as I call it. Very delicious and healthy pulao, love it. You can make also it from left over chickpea curry. Just add a little more salt and garam masala to the curry and cook rice with the curry, mixed together. Check it out the Chicken and Chickpea Pulao Recipe here!!

    Chicken and Chickpea Pulao recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10  minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
    • 3-1/2 cups chicken stock
    • 2 cups long grain rice
    • 1 cup boiled chickpeas
    • 1 Onion, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup clarified butter (desi ghee)
    • 1 tablespoon  oil
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red chili
    • 1 pinch saffron threads
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1/4 cup sultanas
    • 1/4 cup cashew nuts, toasted
    • 2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in 2 tbsp boiling water. Mix well and set aside.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

    Step 3

    Add the chicken, coriander, red chili, cumin and salt. Stor and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.

    Step 4

    Remove from the pan and set aside.

    Step 5

    Now Melt butter over medium heat. Saute onion for 5 minutes or until softened.

    Step 6

    Add ginger garlic paste and cook 1 more minute.

    Step 7

    Stir in the rice, return the chicken to the pan and pour in the chicken stock. Adjust the seasoning.

    Step 8

    Add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick and saffron with its soaking water.

    Step 9

    Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is almost cooked, adding more stock as needed.

    Step 10

    Stir in the chickpeas and sultanas, and continue cooking until the rice is tender.

    Step 11

    Transfer to a warm serving platter. Sprinkled with the toasted nuts and chopped corainder. Delicious Chicken and Chickpea Pulao is ready to serve.

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    1. If you are not used to have it that spicy you can always lessen the quantity of chili powder.
    2. Ginger garlic paste is also optional in this recipe. Yeah yeah I know its the core ingredient in Pakistani dishes but you can skip it if you want.
    3. A good tip while making any kind of Pulao is that after you add rice in the water mixture. Cook on a high heat till the water dries up completely then cover and simmer it on low heat, otherwise you’ll end up with a mushy halwa rather than your regular Pulao rice.

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    • Serve with raita or salad.

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    If you like this Chicken and Chickpea Pulao recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • The Perfect Iftar Delight: Aloo Chana Chaat Recipe for Ramadan!

    Aloo Chana Chaat

    Aloo chana chaat is a low oil snack made with boiled chickpeas and potatoes, easy to put together at the same time healthy too.

    Bismillah Let’s get started.

    Check it out the Aloo Chana Chaat Recipe  and printable version below.

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    Aloo Chana Chaat

    Aloo chana chat is a low oil snack made with boiled chickpeas and potatoes, easy to put together at the same time healthy too. A must try!!
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 2 hours
    Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 250 gm chick peas soaked overnight
    • 6 cups water
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 3 potatoes boiled
    • 1 medium onion finely chopped
    • 2 to matoes finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup tamarind pulp imli ka ras
    • 1 tsp oil
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp chat masala powder
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds roasted
    • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves finely chopped
    • 2 green chilies finely chopped
    • 2 -3 lemon wedge for garnishing
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    Method

    • Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
    • Put the chickpeas in a large saucepan; add water,baking soda and salt in it.
    • Bring to the boil, cover and cook for 2 hours or until the chickpeas tender.
    • Then remove from the water and drained.
    • Boil potatoes for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
    • Peel it and cut into small cubes.
    • Chop onion and tomato into small pieces; set aside
    • Remove seeds from green chilies and chop it finely.
    • Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add red chili powder,chaat masala, cumin seeds, tamarind pulp, potatoes and chickpeas; stir fry for 2-3 minutes or until well combined.
    • Remove pan from the heat.
    • Put it into serving bowl, add chopped onion, tomato green chilies and lemon juice in it.
    • Mix well.
    • Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander and leaves over the top.
    • Aloo Chana Chaat is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with papri and Imli ki Chutney.

    I have also posted Garbanzo Beans Chaat Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Chana Chaat. Do check it out as well.

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

    Happy Cooking!!

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