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Chana Magaj

Cultural Context

Chana Magaj is a traditional Indian sweet made from chana dal, often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions. This dessert is particularly popular in North India, where it is celebrated for its rich flavor and texture. The dish symbolizes celebration and is often prepared for gatherings, showcasing the use of lentils in sweets, which is a unique aspect of Indian cuisine.

IndianINdessert
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
500g Packet Gram Flour
60ml Milk
2 ½ Nutmeg
500ml Icing Sugar (2 Cups)
12ml Ghee or Butter
500g Butter or Ghee
10ml Cardamon Powder (Elachi Powder)
250ml Nespray or Klim
Colour Almonds

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery is less processed.

1

Sift Gram Flour and rub 12ml butter and add milk.

2

Put through a processor till fine.

3

Use a thick bottom pan and add 500g butter or Ghee and fry Chana Mix till pale brown on low heat for around 15 mins.

4

Be very careful, do not burn the mixture.

5

Turn out into basin and allow to completely cool.

6

Add icing sugar, Cardamon Powder, Nutmeg and Klim or Nespray.

7

Mix well together and place into a glass square basin.

8

When set cut into squares.

Cooking Techniques

grindingcookingsetting

Equipment Needed

thick bottom panbasinglass square basinprocessor

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Chana Magaj BurfiChana Magaj Sweet

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