_________________I am Mrs. Kalpana Mhaske, a Home-Maker, from the city of 52-Gates, one of the famous heritage- destination of the world- Ajanta - Ellora Caves, Bibi-Ka- Maqbara (The Taj of Deccan) and Deogiri Fort. i.e. AURANGABAD. I admire cooking - tryout and innovate different cuisines. Basically, both of my gorgeous daughters are foodie, they have always encouraged me in the kitchen and forced to carve a Food Blog, that’s why, I am happy to share the makings with you. I am an artist too. Painting – especially, Canvas-Painting is my one more hobby. In total - Ours is an ART-FAMILY, my husband is an Architect. In the end, I keep the same belief with Louise Fresco - “ Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It’s about honesty. it’s about identity ”

Thursday, 4 February 2016

CHATPATA CHANA

    I regularly used to make kala chana recipe for the breakfast. I have modified the original family recipe ,the result was a chatpata kala chana. Good during the mnsoons. This recipe can be had for breakfast , brunch , lunch or even dinner. The recipe is very easy to make. Kala chana is very high in protein and provides a nutritional meal .
           Hmmmm......a truely exciting combination of ingredients make this chana chat a real winner.


INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Black Chana [Black Chickpeas ]
1 Tsp Ginger -Garlic Paste
2 Tbsp Chopped Onion
2 Tbsp Chopped Tomato
Red chilli Powder
Turmeric
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1 Tsp Dry Coriander Powder
1/4 Tsp Chat Masala
Salt
Coriander


METHOD:

STEP 1 - Soak the chana overnight.Pressure cook for two whistles.
STEP 2 - Put  a pan on the flame with little oil and crackle cumin mustard seeds.
STEP 3 - Add Chopped onion, chopped tomato, ginger-garlic paste and saute well.
STEP 4 - Put the dry spices and roast well.
STEP 5 - Add Chana in it n mix well and cook with a very little water for only 5 minutes .



Serve hot chatpata chana with a garnish of nylon sev and fresh coriander.

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