Side Dish

Chana Dal Aamti(Split Chick Pea Curry) is for Side Dish.

Chana Dal Aamti(Split Chick Pea Curry) takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Chana Dal Aamti(Split Chick Pea Curry) takes 20 minutes to cook.

Chana Dal Aamti(Split Chick Pea Curry) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Chana Dal Aamti(Split Chick Pea Curry) are:

200gms.Chick Peas(Bengal Gram/Chana)
100gms.ripe Tomatoes
50gms.shredded Dry Coconut
1cup Coconut Milk
3tsps.Ba-aji's Bottled Masala Powder(Special Sunday /Malvani Masala)
2tsps.Coriander-Cumin Powder
2tsps.Ba-aji's Garam Masala Powder
1.5tsp.Turmeric Powder
1.5tsp.Brown Cane sugar
Salt to taste
1.5tsp.Asafoetida(Hing)Powder
10 Sweet Curry Leaves
1tbsp.Clarified Butter(Ghee)
15-20sprigs fresh Coriander(Cilantro) Leaves for garnishing

Here is how you make Chana Dal Aamti(Split Chick Pea Curry):

PREPARATIONSoak whole Chana overnight in warm Water.Tie soaked Chana in a Muslin Cloth the next day and keep this bundle in a warm spot for 24 hours.When these Seeds sprout , peel these to obtain the Split Chick Peas. Dry roast the shredded Dry Coconut till fragrant and crisply brown.Grind to a powder with the Garam Masala Powder.Chop the Tomatoes into pieces and the Coriander Leaves fine.METHODAdd 2.5 cups of Water to the peeled Chick Peas and pressure cook these with the Turmeric powder and the chopped Tomatoes for 3-4 whistles.These should be soft and tender but should remain whole.When pressure subsides mix in the Coriander-Cumin Powder,Ba-aji's Bottle Masala,Salt to taste and the Brown Cane Sugar.Mix well and simmer on low flame till all the tastes are well assimilated.Add a little more Water if needed to get the Curry to desired the consistency.Sprinkle in the Dry Coconut-Garam Masala Powder and mix well.When the Curry begins to bubble add the Coconut Milk and shake the Pan to mix well.Do not use a spoon or the Coconut Milk will separate into solids and Water.Heat Ghee in a Seasoning Pan.Lower flame and add the Sweet Curry Leaves and the Asafoetida Powder.Pour over the bubbling Curry and cover with a lid immediately to seal in the flavours.Simmer for 5 minutes more.Adjust the Salt if needed and garnish with the chopped Coriander Leaves. Serve hot with steamed Rice.Add a tsp.Melted Ghee to each serving to enhance the taste. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.

The nutritional information for Chana Dal Aamti(Split Chick Pea Curry) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 204.6

• Total Fat: 15.1 g
• Cholesterol: 5.2 mg
• Sodium: 207.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
• Protein: 4.2 g

Chana Dal Aamti(Split Chick Pea Curry) is Indian cuisine.