Black Chick Peas in Bottle Gourd based Gravy (Kala Chana Tariwali Sabzi) (Jain/No Onion-Garlic)

North Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Jain Cuisine
Black Chick Peas in Bottle Gourd based Gravy (Kala Chana Tariwali Sabzi) (Jain/No Onion-Garlic)
Serves 2

Black Chick Peas are called Kala Chana in Hindi & Nalla Senagalu in Telugu


Ingredients:

Black Chick Peas (Kala Chana)-
Cabbage-


For Gravy:
Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 
mix of Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom
Bottle Gourd (Doodhi/Lauki)- finely Grated

Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder- 1/2 Tsp. (optional)
Red Chilli Powder- 1 Tsp.
Turmeric Powder- 1/2 Tsp.
Coriander Powder- 1 Tbsp.
Cumin Powder- 1/2 Tsp.
Salt- To Taste

Cashew Nut & Melon Seeds Paste-
Fresh Roma Tomatoes- 4 Medium
Fresh Tomato Puree-
Water

Fresh Coriander Leaves- a few Sprigs

Method:

Tips:
One of the Tasty experiments I tried without Onion-Garlic in the Gravy for the Festival Days when we get bored of eating the Same Tamarind Pulihora or Lemon Rice with Vadas etc.!!




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