KHOYE WALE CHANNAY – STREET FOOD IN LAHORE | HOW TO MAKE CHICKPEA STEW | LAHORI CHANNAY RECIPE

khoya

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas save time and are often less expensive.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onions until golden brown.

Add minced ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder; cook for 2 minutes.

Add soaked chickpeas and enough water to cover; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours until chickpeas are tender.

Stir in khoya and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Add garam masala, salt, and lemon juice; mix well.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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