Himachali Channa Madra: A Himachali Recipe (Chickpeas With Yogurt Gravy)

4.70 from 3 votes

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Madra is a thick, yogurt based gravy that is a popular dish in Himachal Pradesh.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Served AsDinner, Lunch
Servings 4
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 -4 cup chickpeas soaked overnight and boiled )
  • 2-3 cloves & Cardamom
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2 -3 pieces of black cardamom
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tsp. coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Salt
  • 1 kg curd
  • Cashew nuts chopped dry coconut & Raisins
  • Desi Ghee 6-7 tsp
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Instructions
 

  • Heat Desi Ghee in a pan to smoking point on medium heat.
  • Add cloves, cinnamon, black cardamom, cardamom 7 fennel seeds
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  • Now add coriander powder, garam masala, salt and turmeric powder and stir well (do not let it burn or blacken.)
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  • Add the curd to pan and keep stirring continuously
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  • After 5-10 minutes add the cashew nut & raisins (stir continuously)
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  • Add dry chopped coconut. Do not stop stirring or the curd will curdle.
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  • Add 1 tsp of sugar turn the heat on low and cook the gravy on a slow fire for about 30 minutes until it leaves the ghee on top.
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  • Now add the boiled chickpeas and cover it and cook for 10 minutes mix well. Your Madra is ready. Serve hot

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