Green chick peas coconut masala/chana coconut kurma masala/Chick pea coconut gravy/Step by step pictures/Mahas Own recipes

Chana korma is a comfort dish to enjoy with  roti and pulkas.It is a simple gravy with coconut base..Because of adding coconut it gives a nice aroma to the dish and turns like a gravy.The ingredients which I added to grind along with coconut gives nice flavor to the korma.

Green Chick pea Lentil sambar/Easy south indian rasam recipes/Chana sambar with dal and tomato/Instant sambar recipes

Rasam is one of the comforting dish in south indian cuisine..It is DH favorite and even my two little kids also love it...I became like an expert in making tomato rasam after 6 years experience. DH n kids never feels bore t have it,but I was tired to prepare the same old recipe every day in kitchen..It`s difficult to satisfy the kids in food choices..When I prepared rice pulav and chana masala with chick pea both of my kids did n`t show much interest to have it..I cam to know that rasam is the only to reach there heart and decided to create a new recipes with chick pea in sambar category...I brought this green chick pea from india and here only available garbanzo beans..If you are pure south indian who likes to have rasam and sambar in meals daily,then try this for a change and healthy...It is a combination of toor dal,chick pea,tomato along with other common ingredients....If you have a stubborn kids who irritates you to eat healthy foods like mine,then definitely you must try this..

CATEGORY- Vegetarian side dishes/lentils/sambar recipes
PREPARATION TIME- MINUTES
COOKING TIME- MINUTES

WHAT YOU NEED

Toor dal/kandi pappu-1/3 cup
soaked and pressure cooked chick pea-1/2 cup
salt-to taste
Ginger garlic paste(GGP)- 1 tsp

turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
tomato-1 big
cumin-1/2 tsp
oil-1 tbsp
mustard seeds-1 tsp
hing/asafoetida/inguva powder- 23- pinches
rasam or sambar powder-1 tsp
coriander powder-1 tsp
red chili-3-4
lemon juice-2 tsp
cilantro leaves few -to garnish

GREEN CHICK PEA HEALTH BENEFITS:

• Heart Healthy: Regular intake of Chickpeas can lower LDL (bad) and total cholesterol. Garbanzos contain the significant amounts of folate and magnesium. Folate lowers the levels of the amino acid, homocysteine and strengthens the blood vessels. Studies have found chickpeas lower the risk of heart attack
• For Women: Garbanzo contain phytochemicals called saponins, which can act as antioxidants. It could lower the risk of breast cancer, protect against osteoporosis and minimizes hot flushes in post-menopausal women.
• Weight Loss: Due to high fiber content and low GI, chickpeas are excellent for weight loss diets. Salad with chickpeas are tasty and can keep you full longer, controlling the appetite.

HOW TO COOK

First,wash and soak chick pea if you don`t have readily in hand.Then pressure cook until done..

Wash and soak dal fro 20 minutes..Now combine dal and chick pea,1 cup of water and add turmeric powder,1 tsp of oil and pressure cook til soft and mushy..I cooked 15 minutes in medium flame.

After releasing air using potato masher,press the cooked dal+ chana to make it little bit soft and pulpy.. (it is optional.but I followed bcz of my kids who separates the solid food items while feeding )

Now turn on heat and place pan. in that add 1 or 2 tbsp oil n saute mustard seeds,cumin,hing,ginger garlic paste,red chili and tomato.Cook tomato turns mushy and add in mashed dal mixture..Adjust the water quantity here..

To this add salt,coriander+ rasam powders and mix well..You can replace rasam powder with sambar powder.

let it boil for 3-4 minutes in medium flame and turn off.Now squeeze lemon juice and fold it well..Serve hot with rice..

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HOW SOON TIME PASSES..THIS NAUGHTY BOYS ARE GROWING VERY FAST.SPECIALLY LITTLE ONE IS SO TALL ;)

Garbanzo beans spinach pulav/Green chick peas pilaf using frozen spinach/chana palak pulav/Choliya recipes/Indian Vegetarian one pot meals/step by step pictures/chick peas health benefits/Mahas own recipes

These are the two recipes with same main ingredients and with some small differences..Actually,first I cooked frozen spinach garbanzo beans pulav and after the complete cooking came to know that i forgotten step wise pictures..Edited the first recipe pics and kept in draft...After few days again using the remaining frozen spinach cubes prepared pulav.But this used green chick peas which brought from india instead of white chick peas..The two methods are almost same except using the different chick peas..Pulav recipes are fine for lunch,also well goes in tiffin boxes..There are so many variations are there in cooking pulav`s like,you can use green chili for spice instead of red chili powder..Milk,yogurt or cream for rich taste.Using brown rice if you are very strict about health etc.It`s difficult to find fresh spinach in foz,so I went with frozen one.But  if possible you can try with fresh chopped spinach too...This is my way of cooking pulav and it`s very easy make except soaking part of the chick peas and saves your time when the main ingredients are handy.Try this 

GREEN CHICK PEAS HEALTH BENEFITS:

Green chickpeas are rich in B-vitamins, which help your body use carbohydrates, protein and fat from food. Each 1/2 cup has more than 100 percent of your daily requirement for folate, a B vitamin that plays a role in your body's production of red blood cells and genetic material. It also protects unborn babies from developing neural tube defects. This serving of green chickpeas provides nearly half of the thiamine and vitamin B-6 you need daily, as well as a sixth of your daily requirement for riboflavin and a tenth of your niacin requirement.

SPINACH HEALTH BENEFITS:

1. This is a very nutrient-dense food. It’s low in calories yet very high in vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients. When you consume this healthy food,you don’t need to worry about your weight-loss diet as you take in abundant, good-for-you nutrients.This leafy green is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6. It’s a very good source of protein, phosphorus, vitamin E, zinc,dietary fibre and copper. Plus, it’s a good source of selenium, niacin, and omega 3 fatiacids.
2. One of the benefits of spinach is that this green is readily available, nearly all over the world. Even though, with its abundant nutrient profile, it sounds like an amazing super food, it’s still easy to find in the market or easy to grow. In addition, it’s affordable.

WHITE CHICK PEAS HEALTH BENEFITS:

The dietary fiber in garbanzo beans also works to increase the weight and size of your stool and soften it, according to MayoClinic.com. If you have diarrhea, eating a diet high in fiber can help to bulk it up and make it easier to pass. Dietary fiber also helps to prevent hemorrhoids.

This beans contain dietary fiber, which helps to lower blood cholesterol levels. According to MayoClinic.com, a diet high in fiber reduces blood pressure, lowers low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol levels and eases inflammation. High LDL levels can lead to heart attack, stroke and heart disease.

CATEGORY- RICE/LUNCH/MAIN COURSE/PULAV
PREPARATION TIME- 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME- 20  MINUTES

WHAT YOU NEED

White or green chick peas-2 cups

basmati rice-2 cups

frozen spinach cubes-4-5

salt

red chili powder

garam masala-1 tsp

coriander+cumin powders-1/2 tsp+1/2 tsp

ginger garlic paste (GGP)-1/2 tbsp

fresh cilantro or mint leaves-1 tbsp chopped

oil-2 tbsp

cumin seeds- 1tsp

cinnamon stick-1 inch

cloves-3

cardamom pods-2

bay leaf-1

HOW TO COOK

Wash rice twice and soak in enough water for 20-30 minutes..Un freeze spinach and wash once.Keep it in colander..

The day you cook before night wash and soak chik peas in water for.Or at least 8 hours.Then pressure cook for 3-4 whistles and drain in colander.

Now heat pan with oil and saute cumin seeds,cinnamon stick,cloves,cardamom pods,bay leaf.

Then add chopped onion,little bit salt and fry till soft..

Next add GGP and fry till raw smell oozes out.Then add pressure cooked chick peas and mix well.

After 2 minutes add all spice powders and mix gently.After a minute add spinach leaves,cilantro+mint leaves and mix..

Cook this for 5 minutes in medium flame and add soaked rice with enough water..Cook til done in medium flame and serve hot with raita and pickle.

MAHAS NOTES

After adding rice shift the whole rice mix into rice cooker and plug it..Will done automatically.

Use fresh spinach and any other vegetables if you like for good health.

Basmati rice is very good for pulav recipes,but if don`t have go with normal rice.

Along with water add  1-2 tbsp of cream or reduce water quantity add some milk for rich taste.

You can add tomato,If you want then add it  after frying onions..

BYE BYE..CATCH YOU SOON...

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