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Channa Kurma | Easy Chana Kurma Recipe

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Learn how to make quick and easy Channa Kurma recipe with detailed step by step pictures. Chana Kurma recipe, easy Channa Masala recipe, South Style Channa masala recipe – best with rotis, poori, bread, dosa or even pulao!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soak Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Tamilnadu Recipes
Servings 4 people
Calories 220 kcal

MEASUREMENT

1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml

Ingredients
  

For Channa Kurma

  • ½ cup Kabuli Chana/White Chickpeas soak for 8hrs
  • 1 Large Onion Finely Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 Cloves
  • 2 Cardamom
  • 1 Stone Flower
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tablespoon Mint Leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander Leaves
  • Salt as needed
  • Water as needed

For Masala Paste 1

  • 1 Medium Tomato Roughly Chopped
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • ½ teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 ” Ginger Piece

For Masala Paste 2

  • ½ cup Grated Coconut
  • ½ tablespoon Fried Gram
  • 6 Whole Cashews
  • ½ teaspoon Poppy Seeds

Instructions
 

  • oak ½ cup chickpeas in enough water for 8hrs to overnight. Drain off the water and add fresh water. Place in a pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles in medium flame.
  • Let the pressure drop naturally before opening the cooker. Chickpeas should be soft, but retain shape.
  • In a pan heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 dry bay leaf, 2 cardamoms, 2 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick and 1 stone flower. Fry for a few seconds.
  • Add 1 large onion finely chopped and fry until it is translucent.
  • Meanwhile make a masala paste by adding 1 medium tomato, ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, 2 green chillies, 6 garlic cloves and 1” ginger to the blender.
  • Grind into a smooth paste.
  • Add it to the pan. Cook on medium flame until the tomatoes are cooked and the mixture comes together.
  • Next add ½ teaspoon red chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder. Cook for 2 mins until there is no raw smell.
  • Now add boiled chickpeas along with the water. Mix well and continue cooking on medium heat.
  • Add 2 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves and salt as needed. Cook on medium flame for 4-5 mins.
  • Using a masher, gently mash the chickpeas a few times. This helps in making the kurma creamy and thick.
  • Meanwhile prepare masala paste 2 by adding ½ cup fresh coconut, 6 whole cashews, ½ tablespoon fried gram and ½ teaspoon poppy seeds to the blender.
  • Grind into a smooth paste.
  • Add the prepared coconut based paste to the pan. Mix well.
  • Now add ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder and mix well.
  • Keep it covered and cook on low flame until the oil separates. It should take about 12-15 mins.
  • Add 2 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves and remove from heat.
  • Serve hot with any Indian flat bread, poori, dosa or pulao.
    Channa Kurma Recipe

Notes

  • Checkout garam masala powder recipe.
  • Adjust spices as per preference.
  • Add Kashmiri red chilli powder for a less spicy yet vibrant version of kurma.
 

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Channa Kurma | Easy Chana Kurma Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Channa Kurma, Side Dishes for Roti
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