🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Srinagar Chana Sesame

Name: Srinagar Chana Sesame
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 cup, soaked Chickpeas; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Srinagar cooking — Srinagar Chana Sesame brings a sesame touch with a classic vindaloo finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Chickpeas1 cup, soaked
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Sesame Seeds2 tbsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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