Sukhe Kala Chana (Ashtami Prasad)
Sukhe Kala Chana is a protein-rich filling side, typically enjoyed as bhog or prasad for Navratri. It can be enjoyed as a post-workout snack, salad or meal.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Brown Chickpeas - dry
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder Skip if you do not eat for bhog
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 Green Chilli optional
- 4 cup Water required to soak chickpeas
- 2 cup Water required to boil chickpeas
Instructions
Cooking Chickpeas or Chana
- Clean and rinse the chickpeas well1 Cup Brown Chickpeas
- Soak them in enough water for 6-7 hours or overnight4 cup Water
- Once soaked boil the chickpeas in an open pot, stove-top pressure cooker, or Instant Pot.1 Cup Brown Chickpeas, 2 cup Water
Tempering Chickpeas or Chana
- Once the chickpeas are done, remove and drain the water.
- The water can be used as stock. Do not discard it, it is very nutritious.
- In a pan, add oil.1 teaspoon oil
- Once hot add cumin seeds and let it splutter.1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- Once done add turmeric powder and green chilies.½ teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1-2 Green Chilli, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add cooked chickpeas and salt and mix everything.½ teaspoon salt
- Cook this for 2-3 minutes.
- Enjoy.
Notes
- Standard US-size cups and spoons used.
- Measurements are rough guidelines. One can change accordingly.
- Chickpeas will almost triple in size. So, make it accordingly.
- Coriander powder and Dry mango (Amchur) powder can be added too to give it a nice taste and texture.