Aloo Channa Tarkari (Potato and Garbanzo Beans in a Curry)

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 1
Spicy and Flavorful Aloo Channa Tarkari Recipe
in Curry

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 kg potato , boiled and cubed
1 cup garbanzo beans
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon red chili pepper , crushed
1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 - 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
yellow food coloring

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
380
Sugar
4g
Fat
18g
Aloo Channa Tarkari is a popular Nepalese curry made with potatoes and garbanzo beans, infused with a variety of flavors from different spices. This recipe originated from Nepal and has now become popular worldwide. It's a dish that is enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, thanks to its rich flavor and simplicity in making. It's a quick and easy recipe, perfect for a midweek meal or for when you're looking for something spicy and flavorful that doesn't take too much effort to make.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together the cumin seed, red chili pepper, crushed black pepper, nigella seeds, fennel seed, fenugreek seeds, and mustard seeds.
2.Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and add the spice mix. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant and add the boiled cubed potatoes and garbanzo beans.
3.Add the salt, turmeric powder, lemon juice, and yellow food coloring.
4.Add water depending on how thick you want the gravy to be and cook for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through.
5.Serve hot with rice or bread.

PROS

This Aloo Channa Tarkari recipe is delicious and packed with flavor, thanks to the use of a variety of spices.

It’s a vegetarian recipe that’s high in protein thanks to the garbanzo beans.

CONS

This recipe requires several spices that might not be readily available, and may be challenging for beginners to make.

It’s a relatively high-carb dish thanks to the potatoes and garbanzo beans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy carbs.
Many of the spices used in this recipe, such as cumin, fenugreek, and turmeric, have been said to have anti-inflammatory properties and may have potential benefits for digestion and overall health.

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