Chana Bateta
About the Recipe Yields: 4 servings Total Time: 1 hour Cooking Time: 40 minutes Requires: Soaking chickpeas overnight A comforting, tangy, and wholesome dish made with Black Chickpeas and Potatoes, Chana Bateta is one of those recipes that carries both warmth and nostalgia. Often served as a side or light meal, it brings together the earthy flavor of chickpeas, the softness of boiled potatoes, and the tang of Tamarind Chutney. Ingredients 2 cups Black Chickpeas (Kala Chana) – soaked overnight 2 large Potatoes (Aloo) – boiled and cubed 75 gm Gram Flour (Besan) 1 large Onion – finely chopped 1 large Tomato – finely chopped 2 tbsp Oil ½ tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 4-5 Black Peppercorns (Kali Mirch) 1 Bay Leaf (Tez Patta) 8-10 Curry Leaves 2 Green Chilies – slit 2-3 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste (Adrak Lasan Paste) 1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi) 1 tsp Coriander Powder (Dhania Powder) 2 tsp Red Chili Powder (Lal Mirch Powder) 1½ cups Water Salt – to taste ...
