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This soaked gram chutney, made quickly with minimal ingredients, is incredibly flavourful, healthy and pairs well with everyday meals
Gram Chutney pairs excellently with everyday meals. (Local18)
Gram or chana, also known as chickpea, is one of the most versatile food items in Indian kitchens. Gram is not only a healthy choice but also features in some of the most delicious Indian dishes.
Soaked chana or bheega chana, is used in numerous delectable dishes, including amti, hurda, brinjal, and a particularly flavourful soaked gram chutney. This chutney, made quickly in just five minutes with minimal ingredients, is incredibly flavourful and pairs well with everyday meals. Here is how to prepare a spicy soaked chana chutney, as shared by Sarika Papadkar, a homemaker from Amravati, Maharashtra.
Ingredients
- Roasted gram
- Green chillies
- Curry leaves
- Cumin seeds
- Coriander
- Garlic cloves
- Salt (to taste)
Recipe
- In a mixer jar, add roasted gram, green chillies, curry leaves, and garlic cloves.
- Add cumin seeds and coriander, followed by salt to taste.
- Grind all the ingredients together, ensuring the chutney remains slightly coarse rather than too fine.
- For added flavour, you can mix in a little sugar and lemon juice.
- Once blended, your chutney is ready to serve.
It pairs excellently with everyday meals and can be enjoyed with a little oil. If you do not have vegetables at home, this chutney makes a great accompaniment to bread or roti. Its rich and tangy taste will make you forget about missing vegetables!
