Chana Brown Stir Fry | ಕಡಲೆಕಾಳು ಉಸ್ಲಿ

This recipe is about chana brown stir fry (ಕಡಲೆಕಾಳು ಉಸ್ಲಿ). This is a simple black chana brown (chickpeas) stir fry that takes only a few minutes to prepare and it provides numerous health benefits.

It's full-filling and offers you the energy you need to get your day started. Because black chickpeas are low in fat and high in dietary fiber, they aid in weight loss and cholesterol reduction.

For an evening snack, this is an easy and nutritious option. It's high in fiber and protein and goes well with tea. It's also a great lunchbox snack for kids.

If the chana has already been boiled and refrigerated, it takes very little time to prepare. The addition of a squeeze of lime works wonders.

Ingredients

1. Chana brown - 2 cups, soaked 5 hours
2. Water - as needed
3. Cooking oil - 2 tbsp
4. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
5. Onion - 1, finely chopped
6. Green chilies - 4, finely chopped
7. Garlic - 8 pods, minced
8. Curry leaves - few
9. Salt - to taste
10. Coconut - 1/4 cup, grated
11. Coriander leaves - few, chopped

Direction

1. Take a pressure cooker, add some water to boil the chana brown.
2. Add 2 cups chana brown which has been soaked for 5 hours and add 1/2 tsp of salt.
3. Mix them well.
4. Close the cooker lid and cook till for 2 whistles on a medium flame.
5. After 2 whistles, turn off the flame and let the cooker cool down completely.
6. Open the cooker lid.
7. Give it a mix and check if the chana brown has been cooked.
8. Strain the boiled chana brown using a strainer.
9. Keep it aside. You can use the chana brown stock later for other recipes.
10. Take a pan, add 2 tbsp of cooking oil, allow the cooking to heat on a low flame for some time.
11. Add 1/4 tsp of mustard and allow them to crackle.
12. Add a finely chopped onion and sauté them for a minute.
13. Add 4 chopped green chilies, 8 minced garlic pods, few curry leaves, and a little salt as we already added a little bit of salt to boil the chana.
14. Mix & sauté them for 30 seconds.
15. Add the cooked chana brown and mix them well.
16. Add 1/4 cup of grated coconut, and a few chopped coriander leaves.
17. Mix them well and turn off the flame.
18. That's it! Chana Brown Stir Fry is ready to be served.

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