Name: Himachali Channa Madra: A Himachali Recipe (Chickpeas With Yogurt Gravy)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
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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Madra is a thick, yogurt based gravy that is a popular dish in Himachal Pradesh.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Served AsDinner, Lunch

CuisineIndian, North Indian

Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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Heat Desi Ghee in a pan to smoking point on medium heat.
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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