Himachali Channa Madra: A Himachali Recipe (Chickpeas With Yogurt Gravy)
About Himachali Channa Madra: A Himachali Recipe (Chickpeas With Yogurt Gravy)
Madra is a thick, yogurt based gravy that is a popular dish in Himachal Pradesh.
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Recipe Time & More
Ingredients
- 3 -4 cup Chickpeas (soaked overnight and boiled ))
- 2-3 cloves Cardamom
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 2 -3 piece Black Cardamom
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 2 tsp. Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1-2 tsp Salt (or as per taste)
- 1 kg Curd
- cashews (chopped dry coconut & raisins)
- 6 tsp Desi Ghee
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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
- Now add coriander powder, garam masala, salt and turmeric powder and stir well (do not let it burn or blacken.)
- Add the curd to pan and keep stirring continuously
- After 5-10 minutes add the cashew nut & raisins (stir continuously)
- Add dry chopped coconut. Do not stop stirring or the curd will curdle.
- 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.
- 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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This is perfect! Can’t wait to taste it.
This is wonderful! Can’t wait to taste it.
I’m loving this recipe already!