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Bihari Chana Ghugni with Dhuska By Chef Ajay Chopra

Ajay Chopra
Bihari Chana Ghugni with Dhuska is a popular snack in Bihar. Chef Ajay Chopra shares the recipe for this lip-smacking snack.

Serves3

Cooking Time10-12 Min

Meal Typesnacks

Preparation Time10-15 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

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Ingredients

  • For Bihari Chana Ghugni

    • 1 cup black chana

    • 1 tomato, chopped

    • 1 onion, chopped

    • 1 green chillies, chopped

    • 1 tsp ginger, grated

    • ¾ tsp turmeric powder

    • 1 tsp red chilli powder

    • ½ tsp garam masala powder

    • 1 tsp cumin seeds

    • salt to taste

    • ¼ tsp black salt

    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

    • 2 tsp lemon juice

    • 4 tsp green chutney

    • 3 tsp tamarind pulp

    • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Wash & soak kala chana overnight. Pressure cook the soaked chana with salt & turmeric powder in 2 cups of water, for 3-4 whistles.

  2. 2

    Heat mustard oil in a pan, crackle cumin seeds, black pepper, cinnamon stick, chopped ginger, chopped green chilli, bay leaf, dry red chilli. Add chopped tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Now add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder and kitchen king masala.

  4. 4

    Now add tamarind chutney and mix well.

  5. 5

    Now add boiled chana, black salt, roasted cumin powder and garam masala powder. Mash with a masher.

  6. 6

    Finish with chopped coriander leaves, ginger and green chilli and mix well.

  7. 7

    Garnish with roasted cumin powder, lemon juice and serve with onions, chutney & dhuska.

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