Kabuli Chana (Whole Chickpeas)
パンジャーブの王様！スパイスのソースを吸い込むホクホクの丸い豆
Description
Unlike split Chana Dal, large round whitish chickpeas. Resists crumbling when boiled; fluffy texture brings immense satisfaction replacing meat.
Classification: For Everyone,Lentils,Fluffy Texture,Diet
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How to use
Ingredients
- Chickpeas(Whole dried beans)
Instructions
- Since very hard, soak firmly in massive water overnight (8+ hours) to puff large.
- Change water, put in pressure cooker with salt, turmeric, tea bag (to darken color), boil until easily crushed with fingers.
- Add boiled beans to rich sauce of onions, tomatoes, Chole Masala (special spice), simmer so flavors penetrate the core into authentic 'Chole (chickpea curry)'.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Canned boiled chickpeas (best quick sub saving soaking/parboiling labor)
Pairing
Chole Bhature (chickpea curry and fried bread), Samosa
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Kabuli' derives from Kabul, Afghanistan, indicating a foreign large bean. 'Chole' using this bean is the absolute king of North Indian street food/breakfast; 'boiling with black tea' to provide richness and depth (darkness) to the curry is a pro trick.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Boldly scoop chickpeas coated in super-spicy gooey sauce with giant fried bread (Bhature), filling the mouth with fluffy umami!
Allergen
Soy