Pindi Chana Recipe

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Pindi Chana
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pressure cook the chickpeas till soft (about 4-5 whistles).
  2. Heat oil in a large and heavy bottomed saucepan.
  3. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
  4. Allow to crackle and splutter.
  5. Add ginger, garlic, chopped onions and asafoetida.
  6. Fry till onions are lightly browned.
  7. Add all dry masala, except cinnamon and clove (powdered).
  8. Stir well, add tomatoes and cook till oil separates.
  9. Drain chickpeas, add to the skillet and stir in well.
  10. Add tamarind extract.
  11. Mix and cook till fairly dry.
  12. Keep aside.
  13. In a small saucepan, heat ghee and add the cinnamon and clove (powdered) and chillies.
  14. Allow to pop a bit, then add to the skillet containing the chickpeas.
  15. Stir gently till well mixed.
  16. Garnish with cilantro and onion rings.
  17. Serve hot with naan or rotis.
  18. Notes: If you love mushrooms as much as I do, then, you have my permission to add them to the skillet after step number 4!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 194.68 Kcal (815 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.48g 22%
Cholesterol 12.63mg 4%
Sodium 49.19mg 2%
Potassium 447.33mg 10%
Total Carbs 15.05g 5%
Sugars 7.14g 29%
Dietary Fiber 3.56g 14%
Protein 2.79g 6%
Vitamin C 124mg 207%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 53.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.53 Kcal (413 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.33g 22%
Cholesterol 6.39mg 4%
Sodium 24.89mg 2%
Potassium 226.4mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.61g 5%
Sugars 3.61g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 14%
Protein 1.41g 6%
Vitamin C 62.8mg 207%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 27.1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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