Kabuli Chana (White Chickpeas)
スパイス横丁で一番売れてる豆！カレーの主役になる大粒ひよこ豆
Description
Dried, large white chickpeas (Garbanzo). Extremely hearty and fluffy, serving as a meat substitute in classic North Indian curries like Chana Masala.
Classification: Everyone, Lentils/Beans, Hearty, Classic Curry
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How to use
Ingredients
- Kabuli Chana(White Chickpeas)
Instructions
- Soak overnight (8+ hours) in plenty of water.
- Pressure cook until tender.
- Simmer in a thick, spicy tomato-based gravy.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Amchoor(Mango powder)、Coriander
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Canned chickpeas (great for saving time)
Pairing
Bhatura (Giant fried bread)
Trivia
[Trivia] 'Kabuli' means 'from Kabul' (Afghanistan), indicating its Middle Eastern origins. It is also the exact bean used to make Hummus.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Pairing the rich 'Chana Masala' curry with 'Bhatura' (a giant, balloon-like fried bread) forms North India's ultimate comfort/junk food combo.
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