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Chana Nu Shaak

Chana Nu Shaak

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Chana Nu Shaak is a majestic and profoundly aromatic Gujarati heritage meal, uniquely celebrated for its black-chickpea core and intense spiced-gravy profile. This recipe features specifically prepared batches of soaked and pressure-cooked brown chickpeas simmered in a bold amount of ginger-green chili paste, jaggery, and traditional Gujarati masalas. Known for its sophisticated earthy-brown appearance and status as a world-famous mandatory lunch staple in traditional high-end Indian luxury household sessions, it represents the soulful heart of modern 'Pulse-Gourmet' innovations. The taste is intensely rich and savory-sweet-tangy, with the chickpeas providing a unique professional-grade protein-rich lift. Best enjoyed hot with rotlis or rice. A mandatory choice for the refined regional meal seekers.

Chana Nu Shaak Recipe
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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

2 cups Black chickpeas (Kala Chana), soaked overnight
2 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1/4 tsp Hing
1 tbsp Ginger-Green chili paste
2 tsp Red chili powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
2 tsp Coriander-Cumin powder
1 tbsp Jaggery, grated
1 tsp Lemon juice
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using the water used for boiling the chickpeas is mandatory for achieving the most authentic nutrient-dense gravy.
  • Ensuring the chickpeas are completely soft but not mushy provides the absolute secret to achieving superior bite.
  • The addition of a little amchur powder provides the essential extra-tangy lift.
  • Always add jaggery at the end to ensure the signature glossy finish is maintained.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 portion (200g))

Calories

210 kcal

Protein

12g

Fat

7g

Carbs

26g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.