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Dhanbad Chana Slow-Simmered Bheja
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Dhanbad Chana Slow-Simmered Bheja

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Dhanbad cooking — Dhanbad Chana Slow-Simmered Bheja brings a slow-simmered touch with a classic bheja finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Chickpeas1 cup, soaked
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

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.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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