Tava Chana
by Tarla Dalal
The very sight of sizzling chana being constantly turned around in the tavas of roadside chaat-wallahs is enough of trigger the gastronomic juices! would it not be wonderful to recreate that wonderful tava chana experience at your own garden cocktail party? cooked kabuli chana, prepared in a lip-smacking spicy fashion served with crisp papdi is sure to make your party the talk of the town!
Tava Chana recipe - How to make Tava Chana
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
2 cups soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
2 tbsp oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1 tsp tandoori masala
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp dried mango powder (amchur)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste
For Serving
papdis
Method
- Method
- Heat the oil on a non-stick tava (griddle), add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the chilli powder, green chillies, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder,tandoori masala, chaat masala, dried mango powder, coriander and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the dried fenugreek leaves, kabuli chana, 2 tbsp of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Serve hot with papdis.
Tava Chana Video by Tarla Dalal
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 298 cal |
| Protein | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.6 g |
| Fiber | 16.1 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 423 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 111.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 132.9 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 97.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 182.7 mg |
| Sodium | 1956 mg |
| Potassium | 535.8 mg |
| Zinc | 1.6 mg |
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tava chana.. a masaledar preparation.. which is loved by all.. i served this for a party and it was a big hit.. as the kids and the adults both enjoyed it.. the flavours are so perfect.. and balanced.. it can be tasted in every bite..