22/08/2026
Pahadon ka asli swaad plate mein aa gaya 🏔️❤️Himachali Dham Style Khatta Kala Chana 🤤
Method:
1. Soaked kala chana ko salt ke saath 4–5 whistles tak pressure cook kar lo. Chana aur uska stock dono sambhal kar rakho.
2. Kadhai mein mustard oil garam karke jeera, saunf aur dry red chilli daalo.
3. Hing, black cardamom, cloves, green cardamom, cinnamon aur bay leaf add karo.
4. Haldi, chilli powder aur coriander powder daal kar halka sa bhuno.
5. Ab besan + rice flour daal kar 1–2 minute achhe se bhuno.
6. Boiled kala chana aur salt add karke mix karo.
7. Dheere-dheere chane ka stock daalte hue gravy ki consistency set karo.
8. Imli pulp aur jaggery add karo—khatta, meetha aur spicy taste balance karo.
9. Finally crushed fresh mint daal kar kuch minutes simmer karo.
🥜 Akhrot ka Step:
Akhrot ko dry roast karke thanda hone do, phir mixer mein fine powder/paste bana lo. pisa hua akhrot add karke 1–2 minute cook kr lo..
10. Garma-garam rice ke saath serve karo. ❤️
(Himachali Dham, Khatta Channa, Pahadi food, Comfort food, uttrakhandi, Easyrecipe, Cookingshorts)