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Chana Tamarind Stew
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Chana Tamarind Stew

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ludhiana cooking — Chana Tamarind Stew brings a tamarind touch with a classic stew finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Chickpeas1 cup, soaked
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

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.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

Video: Chickpea Coconut Tamarind Stew/Dinner Recipes/Coconut Recipes/Chickpea Recipes/Tamarind Recipes 1260 · on YouTube