Himachali Khatta (Tangy Black Chickpea Curry)
Vegetarian semi-dry dish from Himachal Pradesh. Made with kala chana, onion, jaggery. About 220 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Main
- Gram Flour — 1 tbsp (ground)
- Amchur (Whole Dried Green Mango Slices) — 2 tsp (whole)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- bay leaf — 1 piece (whole)
- Kala Chana (Small Desi Variety) — 1 cup (soaked)
- coriander powder — 1 tsp (ground)
- Jaggery — 1 tbsp (whole)
- garam masala powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
- Mustard Oil — 1 tsp (whole)
- Water — 2 cup (soaked)
- onion — 1 piece (chopped)
- Turmeric Powder — 1 tsp (ground)
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
Tempering
- Mustard Seeds (Black) — 0.5 tsp (whole)
- Asafoetida — 0.25 tsp (ground)
- Cumin Seeds — 0.5 tsp (whole)
Method
- To begin making the Himachali Khatta recipe, cook the soaked black chickpeas ( kala chana) in a pressure cooker with salt, and the required required water.After first whistle, reduce the flame to low and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the onions and saute until the onions soften (about 3 to 4 minutes).
- Let it crackle for about 30 seconds.Add spiced water mixture and let it cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.Next, add the boiled chickpea (kala chana) and mix everything properly.
- Cook it on low flame for about 8 to 10 minutes until all the aromas get into the Himachali Khatta.Once it is cooked, switch the flame and serve hot.Serve Himachali Khatta along with hot steamed rice or Phulkas for perfect Himachali lunch or dinner.
Common questions
- Himachali Khatta (Tangy Black Chickpea Curry) ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- हिमाचली खट्टा (खट्टी काली चने की करी) ko English mein Himachali Khatta (Tangy Black Chickpea Curry) likhte hain.
- Ek plate Himachali Khatta (Tangy Black Chickpea Curry) mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 401 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 70 min lagta hai — 30 min taiyari, 40 min pakana.