Sprouted Kala Chana Masala / Chana Palak Curry / How to make Sprouts at home ?
Chana Palak Curry is a filling & healthy
Indian recipe. The unusual combination
of Chana and Palak makes this dish exotic.
This flavorful curry made from sprouted black
chickpeas, will tickle your taste buds as well as keep your blood sugar levels
under control.
Try this easy to follow healthy Chana Palak
Curry recipe today..:)
Ingredients:
·
Chickpeas
/ Chana - 2 cups
·
Spinach
/ Palak chopped - 1 ½ cup
·
Oil -
1 to 2 tbsp
·
Cumin
seeds - ½ tsp
·
Onion -
2
·
Green
chilly - 1
·
Ginger
garlic paste - 1 tbsp
·
Tomato -
2
·
Red
chilly pwd - 1 tsp
·
Turmeric
pwd - ¼ tsp
·
Garam
masala pwd - ½ tsp
·
Cumin
pwd - ¼ tsp
·
Coriander
pwd - ½ tsp
·
Yoghurt -
¼ cup
·
Lemon
juice - few drops
·
Salt
to taste
Method:
We know Sprouts are very rich in vitamins,
proteins, amino acids, digestible energy and phytochemicals. Lets see how to
make sprouts easily.
To make Sprouts:
1.
Wash
and soak chana overnight or atleast 8 to 12 hrs.
2.
Drain
water completely.
3.
Allow
to dry in air to avoid getting moisture
4.
Take
a clean washed light cloth and wet it.
5.
Keep
all the chana in the cloth and wrap it loose.
6.
Place
them in a low light and at room temperature. ( you can just place it , where
there is no direct sunlight )
7.
Keep
wrapped till next day morning, you can see fresh little sprouts readily
appearing on the chana.
8.
If
you want to get bigger & thicker sprouts, rinse and drain for every 8 to 12
hrs for 3 to 4 days.
9.
Take
care not to disturb the sprouts while rinsing. They should stay firm inside the
cloth.
To Prepare Sprouted Chana Palak Curry:
1.
Heat
oil in a pressure cooker or pan.
2.
Add
cumin seeds and wait to splutter.
3.
Add
finely chopped onion and cook for few minutes on medium heat stirring
occasionally , until onions are transculent.
4.
Add
sliced green chilly, ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
5.
Add
the mashed tomatoes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until oil separates.
6.
Now
add chopped spinach / palak and mix well.
7.
Add
red chilly pwd, salt, turmeric pwd, garam masala pwd, cumin pwd and coriander
pwd.
8.
Mix
for a few seconds.
9.
Add
sprouted chana and combine.
10.Now add yoghurt and mix.
11.Add 3 cups of water.
12.Taste & adjust salt and seasonings.
13.Pressure cook on medium flame for 2 whistles
and then on low-medium heat for 2 to 3 whisltes.
14.Mix well and add few drops of lemon juice.
15.Healthy & nutritious Sprouted Chana Palak
curry is ready.
16.Serve hot garnished with cilantro with roti, chapatti or
rice.
Notes
· The same curry can be
prepared with the kala chana soaked overnight as well.
· Sprouted chana are
softer and already more edible, so they can
take less cooking time.
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Healthy with sprouts. Nice combo...
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that is so healthy and so flavorful!!!!
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sproted peas are always healthy...this side dish really looks awesome
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tasty curry and well explained..
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what a lovely combo jay.. anything with sprouts is always yummy and i told u before also ur pg invites me to hv full fledged meal
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Lovely and nutritious dish. Looks really mouth watering.
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Healthy and flavorful curry,looks yummy...
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