Anda Chana Recipe Restaurant Style || انڈا چنے کی ترکیب || अंडा चना पकाने की विधि ||

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides a similar texture and is lower in cholesterol.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a common substitute that still adds flavor.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in ginger and garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chili, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Mix in cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric, and red chili powder, cooking for 2 minutes.

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

Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chickpeas are tender.

In a separate pan, boil eggs until hard-boiled, about 10-12 minutes.

Peel and cut boiled eggs in half.

Stir garam masala into the chickpeas and adjust seasoning with salt.

Serve chickpeas topped with egg halves, garnished with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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