Jan 25, 2023

Kabul Kadale Carrot Kosambri

Kabul Kadale Carrot Kosambri /salad is a wonderful healthy combination. Easy to make. 

Kosambri or salad can be made with different kinds of raw and fresh vegetables and a dash of seasoning  try this version too.

Kabul Chana is chickpea variety, a nutritious, delicious legume variety.


Ingredients

  • Boiled Kabul Kadale-1 cup finely chopped

    Kabul Kadale Carrot Kosambri


  • Carrot - 1 cup grated.
  • Gooseberry/Amla - 2 shredded
  • Green chilies-2-3 finely chopped
  • Few Coriander leaves Chopped 
  • Salt as per taste
Seasoning
  • Mustard -1/2 tsp
  • Chana dal/Urad Dal-1 tsp
  • Hing- pinch
  • Curry leaves
  • Oil-1 tsp

Method -

In a large bowl, mix the kabul kadale, carrot.  
Add salt, chillies and shredded amla and mix and toss well. 
Add seasoning and mix well. 

Enjoy Kabul Kadale Carrot Kosambri with Rasam rice, Chapati or just like that.





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Apr 4, 2017

Chole Bhel

Chole Bhel  is an interesting combination of Chole with Puffed rice making it a healthy Bhel. Quick and easy to make , do try it out.

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups puffed rice
  • 1/2 cup Left Over Chole
  • 1 cup Sev
  • 1/2 cup papdi
  • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • finely chopped raw mango(season)
  • few Coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1-2 Green chilies finely chopped
  • Chaat masala-pinch
  • Red chili pwd -pinch
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon juice-taste
  • Chutney-Green and tamarind.(as per taste)

Chole Bhel
  Method:  Add the above mentioned ingredients in a large mixing bowl.Mix well. Sprinkle some sev and coriander to garnish.Serve immediately.

















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Jan 11, 2017

Kabul Chana Cabbage Chitranna

Kabul Kadle Cabbage Chitranna  is a  healthy one pot meal made from the Kabul chana/chickpea  

(Chole Chana) blended in spices, simply healthy , perfect and nutritious. Enjoy!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 cup Kabul Kadle
  •  (pressure cooked with salt)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • Turmeric pwd-pinch
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp groundnut
  • 1/2 tsp jeera
  • 1/2 tsp mustard
  • 1/2 tsp chana dal
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • 1-2 tsp Bhath Masala pwd
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh Coconut
  • Hing-pinch
  • Curry leaves-few
  • salt to taste

Method- 


Cook the rice and spread it on a plate.
Cook the chana well.
Next in a pan, heat oil, fry shredded cabbage and keep it aside . 
Next add mustard , once done, add jeera, chana dal, uraddal, curry leaves , turmeric , hing and  fry .
Add the bhath pwd , salt , cabbage and mix .
Next add the cooked rice,cooked chana and mix well.
Simmer on low heat for 10 mins till all the rice,chana  is blended well with the spices.

Serve hot with raita of your choice.

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Jul 3, 2014

Kabul Kadle Chitranna

Kabul Kadle Chitranna or Kabul Chana Rice is a  healthy one pot meal made from the Kabul chana/chickpea blended in spices, highly nourishing. Enjoy!


Ingredients
Kabul Kadle Chitranna
Kabul Kadle Chitranna
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 cup sliced onions
  • 1/2 cup Kabul chana (boiled)
  • Turmeric pwd-pinch
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp jeera
  • 1/2 tsp mustard
  • 1/2 tsp chana dal
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • Hing-pinch
  • Curry leaves-few
  • salt to taste
  • For Grinding
  • Red chillies-5-6 (roasted) 
  •  Coconut-1/4 cup

Method- Cook the rice and spread it on a plate.Cook the chana well. Grind the items mentioned under the heading "for grinding" into smooth paste. Next in a pan,heat oil,add mustard ,once done,add jeera,chana dal,urad dal,hing ,curry leaves and fry , next add onions and sauté. Next add the cooked chana and saute for 1-2 mins. Add the ground paste and fry well. Add salt and mix . Next add the cooked rice and mix well. Simmer on low heat for 10 mins till all the rice,chana  is blended well with the spices.  Serve hot with raita of your choice.
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Jun 27, 2014

Kabuli Chana Chaat

Kabuli Chana Chaat  is a nutritious , easy and simple snack item.The chaat is a mix of boiled chana tossed with onions, tomatoes and mild spices. 

Kabul Chana is Chickpea , a legume variety, healthy and rich in proteins. Healthy food for kids as well.


Kabuli Chana Chaat

                Kabuli Chana Chaat 

Ingredients
  • Kabul Chana– 1 cup
  • (cooked soft )
  • Tomatoes-1/2 cup (chopped)
  • Onion-1 /2 cup (chopped)
  • Chaat masala-1 tsp
  • Red chili Pwd-1/2  tsp
  • Green chutney-1 tsp
  • Oil-1-2 tsp
  • Salt-for taste
  • Lemon juice-1/2 tsp
  • Sev-garnishing
MethodIn a bowl, add the above ingredients-chana ,tomato, onions, masala pwds, chutneys and mix well. Top it up with sev and serve immediately.




(you can add curds as well )


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Jul 2, 2013

Kabul Kadale Alu gravy

Kabul Kadale Alu gravy (Chana/Chikpeas and potatoes gravy) is a spicy gravy blended with tomato onion mix.

Kabul Chana is Chickpea , a legume variety, healthy and rich in proteins. Healthy food for kids as well.

         Kabul Kadale Alu gravy


Ingredients
Kabuli Chana-1 cup cooked
Potatoes-1 boiled and mashed
Onion-2 finely chopped
Tomatoes -2 finely chopped
Ginger & garlic paste-1/2 tsp
Red chili pwd-1 tsp
Green chillies-1-2
Dhania Jeera pwd-1 tsp
Turmeric-pinch
Garam masala -1/2 tsp
Mustard-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves-few
Hing- pinch
Salt-for taste
Oil-2 tbsp



Method- In a kadai,heat oil, add onions and sauté well, 
next add ginger- garlic paste, chillies and sauté , add the tomatoes and cook till soft. 
Next add all masala pwds and mix well.
Add the cooked chanas, potatoes and mix well.
Add salt and cook on low heat till the gravy blends well.
Prepare seasoning with mustard, curry leaves, and hing add to the gravy.
Serve Kabul Kadale Alu gravy  hot with chapati or rice.


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Jun 21, 2013

Kadle Kaalu Usli / Kabuli Chana Usal

Kadle Kaalu Usli / Kabuli Chana Usal
Kadle Kaalu Usli / Kabuli Chana Usal

Kadle Kaalu Usli / Kabuli Chana Usal is a nutritious, quick snack and healthy too. Try it out. It is simple and easy to prepare. You can enjoy with rasam rice or chapati.



Ingredients
1 cup white chickpeas/Kabuli chana
(cooked well)
Grated coconut-2-3 tbsp
Lemon juice-1tsp
Coriander leaves


Seasoning/tadka
Oil
few Curry leaves
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp jeera
1/2 tsp chana dal
1/2 tsp urad dal
5-6 finely chopped  green chillies
Hing-pinch
Salt -as per taste

Method- 
Mix the chana with salt . Season with mustard seeds, jeera, chana dal, urad dal, curry leaves, green chilies and hing. Add lemon juice, fresh grated coconut, coriander leaves and mix well and serve Kadle Kaalu Usli as snack or side dish for chapati or rasam rice.

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May 14, 2013

Chole


 Chole is a spicy tasty side dish made from Kabuli Chana (white chickpeas) blended with Indian spices. An excellent accompaniment with Indian Breads. Suits the vegan taste too ! 

Gluten-free Nut-free Soy-free main course recipe.  Filling and tasty too.


Ingredients

Chole

1cup kabuli chana (white chickpeas
(soaked overnight in enough water)
1 inch cinnamon
few cardamom pods
1 bayleaf
salt 

Gravy:
1  onion, chopped
1-2  tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp chopped ginger
4-5 green chillies
1 tsp Dhania jeera pwd
1 tsp amchur pwd (everest)
1 tsp red chili pwd
2 tsp garam masala
Oil
 salt

Garnish:
Grated ginger,coriander leaves


Method-  Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas along with the spices,salt and little oil (you can add tea bags for the color). Cook till completely done.  Heat oil in a kadai, add the onions and fry till brown, next add chillies, ginger, tomatoes, sauté till it becomes soft.  Add the chana and mix well, add the masala powders and sauté, next add salt and add water if required and cook till the gravy thickens. 
Add lemon juice, garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with Indian breads-poori,roti or bhaturas.



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