Description
Chana Bhapa is a delectable Bengali dish that consists of steamed Chana/ Paneer, or Cottage cheese that is spiced to perfection with the use of selected spices and mustard oil.
Ingredients
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- 250g Chana/ Cottage Cheese/ Paneer
- 5-6 Green Chilli
- 1 /2 bunch Cilantro/ Coriander leaves
- 75g Plain curd
- 1 Tbsp. Yellow Mustard Seed
- 1 Tbsp. Black Mustard Seed
- 2 Tbsp. Coconut Paste
- 1 Tbsp. Poppyseed Paste
- 1/4 Tsp. Turmeric Powder
- 1.5 Tsp. Salt or to taste
- 3 Tbsp. Mustard Oil
Instructions
- To begin, soak mustard seeds in salt water for 15 minutes.
- Afterward, make a paste of the seeds and strain it to remove the husk.
- Get rid of any moisture from the Chana and mash it up with a spoon or your fingers.
- Add mustard paste, coconut paste, poppyseed paste, turmeric powder, salt, chopped coriander, and green chilies to the Chana, along with mustard oil. Mix everything together into a smooth mixture and transfer it to a container with a lid.
- If you're using paneer cubes instead of Chana or crumbled paneer, coat the cubes in the spice mixture before adding them to the container.
- The next step is to steam the Chana or "Bhapano," and there are different ways to do it, which are explained below.
Making Chana Bhapa in a Pressure Cooker:
- Put the mixture in a metal container that has a lid.
- Fill the pressure cooker with water and set the container on a stand inside.
- Cover the cooker with a lid and weight and cook on medium heat until two whistles are heard.
- Allow the pressure to decrease before opening the lid.
- Wait for the container to cool before opening it.
Making Chana Bhapa in a deep bottom vessel:
- The process is the same as above.
- After placing the lid cook on low flame for 15 minutes.
Making Chana Bhapa in a Microwave oven:
- Take the mixture in an oven-safe container and microwave it at medium temperature for 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Bengali
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 75g
- Calories: 279
- Sugar: 3.8g
- Sodium: 885mg
- Fat: 23.4g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7g
- Carbohydrates: 7.6g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Protein: 10.1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg