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Coimbatore Home-Style Chana Xacuti
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Coimbatore Home-Style Chana Xacuti

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Coimbatore cooking — Coimbatore Home-Style Chana Xacuti brings a khada masala touch with a classic xacuti finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

  • Chickpeas1 cup, soaked
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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