Prep Time: 08 Hours

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2-3 Servings

Black chana is you whole natural foods, nature's powerhouse which provides perfect body building material for growing kids. Why have kala chana only as a curry? Here is a simple healthful snack. Offer to kid's in lunch box or as evening time. Serve it with homemade green chutney or sugar-free imli chutney.

Ingredients

• Kala chana (Black chikpeas): 1 cup(soaked overnight)
• Potatoes: 2 Boiled / steamed
• Dhaniya (Coriander leaves): ½ cup
• Green chilli – 1 to 2 (to taste, finely chopped)
• Ginger: 1 inch (grated)
• Spices: Red chilli, coriander powder, amchur (mango) powder, ajwain (Carrom) ½ tsp each
• Rock salt to taste

Method

• Soak black chana overnight or for 6-8 hours.
• Steam black channa.
• Churn in a mixie with ginger and some green chilli. Add very little water if needed.
• Add the above mix to steamed potatoes.
• Mash the mix, add salt and spices. Taste test.
• Make round, flat tikkis.
• Take a flat pan. Rub some cold pressed oil. Place the tikkis. And cook well on both sides.
• Alternately: Grill for 15 minutes to get crispy outer layer.
• If you are in a hurry, use pressure cooker, but steaming retains the nutrition and enzymes of foods. Black chana cooks well when steamed.
• Serve with Imli chutney and Green chutney.

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  Eating guide:

•  Food group: Beans

• Beans can be easily combined with other food groups (except dairy and fruits).

• Black channa is a whole food, and acts as bodybuilder so are great for growing toddlers.

• Cooking them oil free ensures, there is a lower digestive load on our bodies to eliminate the harmful effects of refined oil.

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