Black Chana Soup : A Truly Comforting Soup

Published On March 17, 2017
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By Ruchika
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Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Difficulty Level
Intermediate

Ingredients

Cumin seeds : 1 teaspoon
Hing/ Asafoetida : 1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper powder : 1/2 teaspoon
Ghee : 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice : 1 tablespoon
Salt ( to taste)
Onion greens / spring onion ( for garnishing)
Water : 4 cups
Black chana : 1 cup

Instructions

Boil the black chana with water and salt for 30 minutes. Keep aside about two tablespoons of whole boiled chana aside (for further use).
Add 1/2 cup boiled chana to mixer and grind it to make chana paste. (Keep the water used to boil for further use).
Heat ghee in a pan.
Add cumin seeds and hing to it.
Add the chana paste to it and saute.
Add the chana water ( in which chana was boiled) to it and give it a boil.
Add 2 tablespoon whole chana (ones which have not been grinded) to it and simmer the gas and keep it for 5-7 minutes.
Add black pepper powder and switch off the gas.
Add lemon juice and garnish with spring onion.
The healthy and comforting black chana soup is ready. Have it and feel energetic!

Servings : 3
Ready in : 50 Minutes
Special Category : Healthy Food, Soup
Recipe Type : Dinner, Lunch, Snacks

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Ruchika

Hi! I am Ruchika, mother to a two year old, Hridyansh, married to a wonderful person, Vineet and live in Haryana, travelling around different cities. A banker by profession and a foodie by heart. It is a humble attempt at sharing my passion for food. You will definitely find lot of easy recipes in this space. I have no formal training in food photography. So, please bear up with me. Suggestions to improve this are always welcome and Feedback is always appreciated.