Chana Madra Recipe by Chef Michael (Himachali Style) #shorts #food

Chana Madra Recipe by Chef Michael (Himachali Style) #shorts #food

🛒 Ingredients
• 1 cup chickpeas (kabuli chana), soaked overnight
• 2 cups thick yogurt (curd)
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2–3 cloves
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 2 green cardamom
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

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👨‍🍳 Preparation

1. Cook the Chickpeas
• Pressure cook soaked chickpeas with salt until soft. Keep aside with some stock.

2. Prepare Yogurt Base
• Whisk yogurt with gram flour (besan) to avoid curdling.

3. Tempering
• Heat ghee in a pan.
• Add cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaf. Let them crackle.

4. Cook the Gravy
• Lower the flame and add turmeric, coriander powder, and chili powder.
• Immediately pour in the yogurt mixture while stirring continuously.

5. Simmer
• Cook on low heat until the gravy thickens and ghee starts to separate.

6. Add Chickpeas
• Add boiled chickpeas along with a little stock.
• Simmer for 10–15 minutes for rich flavor.

7. Final Touch
• Adjust salt, garnish with fresh coriander.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with steamed basmati rice or tandoori roti for an authentic Himachali experience.

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🔥 Pro Tips by Chef Michael
• Always cook yogurt on low flame to prevent splitting.
• Use slightly sour curd for authentic taste.
• Ghee is key—don’t substitute for full flavor!
Creamy, rich & full of Himachali flavors 🍲✨ Chana Madra by Chef Michael—simple ingredients, royal taste! Try this today and bring tradition to your table ❤️🔥 #ChanaMadra #IndianFood #ChefMichael #FoodLovers #DesiFlavors”