The Indian Weekender Friday, 23 October 2020

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18 FEATURES Friday, October 23, 2020 The Indian Weekender BLACK CHICKPEAS CHANA KEBAB INGREDIENTS: • 1cup - chickpeas • 1tsp - salt • 1/2tsp - oil • FOR KEBABS • 2 - potatoes, medium • 1tsp - mango powder • 1/2tsp - red chilli powder • 1tsp - coriander powder • 1/2tsp - salt or according to taste • 1tbsp - coriander, chopped • 2tsp - oil • 1tsp - cumin seeds • 1 - onion, small chopped • 2-3 - green chilli, chopped • 1tsp - ginger paste • 1cup - breadcrumbs • Oil for frying the kebabs METHOD: • Rinse chickpeas throughly under running water. • Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl and soak them overnight in 3 cups of water. By the morning, the chickpeas will swell and double in size. • Drain that water and rinse the chickpeas once again under running water. • Add the chickpeas in a pressure cooker and add enough water to cover them. • Add salt and oil to the chickpeas, mix well to combine and cook over medium flame for 20- 25 minutes. Chana Kabab • Drain the water from the cooked chickpeas and transfer them to a mixing bowl. • Mash some of the black chickpeas with a potato masher. • Boil the potatoes, peel the outer skin and mash them. • Add mashed potatoes to the chickpeas and mix well with the fork. • Add mango powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and chopped fresh coriander, to the potato mixture and mix well again. Set aside. • Heat oil in a heavy base fry pan over medium flame. • Add cumin seeds, when they start to splatter, add chopped onions, chopped green chilies and ginger paste, sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the onions are translucent. • Add this onion mixture to the chickpea mixture. Mix until well blended. • Add in breadcrumbs, mix until thoroughly blended. • To make the kebabs; grease your hands with little oil, take a hand full of kabab mixture and shape it into a round disk (kabab). • Repeat the process until all the kebabs have been assembled. • Heat oil (in tablespoons) in a skillet over medium flame. • Add chickpea kababs to the skillet and shallow fry them until both the sides are golden brown and crisp. It will take about 2-3 minutes on each side. • Transfer kebabs onto a kitchen paper towel. • Repeat the process until all the kababs are done. • Serve with a cup of tea and a chutney on the side. • Serves - 5-6 Green Chutney Ingredients: • 1cup - coriander leaves • 1inch - ginger • 8 - garlic cloves • 6-8 - green chillies • 2tbsp - lemon juice • 1 - tomato, large METHOD: • Grind everything together into a fine paste using little water if needed in tablespoons. Kala chana curry INGREDIENTS: • 1cup - black chickpeas (kala chana) • 1tsp - oil • 1/2tsp - salt • 2cups - water • 1/2tsp - asafoetida • 1tsp - cumin seeds • 1 - onion, large • 6 - garlic cloves • 2inch - ginger piece • 3-4 - green chillies • 1/2tsp - red chilli powder • 1tsp - kashmiri chilli powder • 1/2tsp - turmeric powder • 1tsp - coriander powder • 2 - tomatoes, medium • 1/2tsp - garam masala powder • 1/2tsp - salt or according to taste • 2tbsp - oil • Fresh coriander METHOD: • Rinse chickpeas throughly under running water then transfer them to a bowl. • Soak the chickpeas overnight in 3 cups of water. By the morning, the chickpeas will swell and double in size. • Drain that water and rinse the chickpeas once again under running water. • Add the chickpeas in a pressure cooker followed by oil, salt and water and pressure cook them for about 20-25 minutes on medium flame (to check if the chickpeas are cooked; for that chickpeas should be soft and you should be able to crush them with two fingers). Set aside. • Meanwhile in a fry pan add 2 tablespoons of oil and heat it over medium flame. • Add asafoetida, stir, add cumin seeds and sauté for few seconds. • Peel, wash and grate onions then add them to the frypan; sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the onions are dark brown in colour. • In a blender add the ginger, garlic and green chillies with 2-3 tbsps of water and blitz to a paste. • Add ginger paste to the onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes stirring continuously. • Lower the flame and add red chilli powder, kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder, mix well with a splash of water. • Wash and chop tomatoes, then add them to the masala, sauté for 2-3 minutes over medium flame or until oil comes on top. • Add onion masala to the cooked chickpeas, give a good mix and add water to make gravy (add more or less water according to your choice of preferred gravy). • Add garam masala powder and season with salt (do remember we already have added salt in it while boiling the chickpeas). • Pressure cook chickpeas for another 2-3 minutes. • Garnish with chopped coriander. • Serve with rice or preferably roti • Serves 3-4 Why coconut oil is so beneficial for our skin and hair Coconut oil has been used in India since ancient times. This marvel oil is a one-stop solution to many concerns related to health, nutrition or beauty. This oil has gained a lot of popularity recently because of its touted health benefits. People these days are using coconut oil for almost everything, from smoothies to bullet coffee, from oil pulling to cosmetic and what not. Coconut oil is a plantbased vegan form of oil which is made by pressing the fat from the white meat (fruit part) inside the matured coconuts. About 84 percent of its calories come from saturated fat. Also, coconut oil contains 50 percent of lauric acid, which makes the oil more hydrating and antimicrobial. Coconut oil for hair Provides deep condition and tames the frizz- Coconut oil is a great hair conditioner. That is why it is used in many hair conditioner products both commercially and cosmetically as it can easily penetrate the strands and provides deep conditioning. The weekly application of coconut oil can prevent protein loss from hair (keratin). Therefore, it is a great source to provide deep hair nourishment. You can also straightaway use coconut oil as a frizz-fighting serum post hair wash. Adds that extra shine- The application of a small amount of organic virgin coconut oil onto the ends of the hair will add a natural shine. Remember to apply the oil cautiously without making your hair look greasier. Minimises dandruff- Coconut oil can help lower the levels of yeast on the hair scalp that causes inflammation, flaking and scalp irritation associated with dandruff. Try minimising the problem with ultra-moisturisation of hair by massaging with coconut oil weekly. Prevents hair loss and hair thinning- As coconut oil is a great source of vitamin E and fatty acids, so it prevents hair loss and hair thinning. It also prevents premature greying of hair. DIY Coconut Hair Mask Coconut oil and aloe vera hair mask- This mask is a great food for hair. All you have to do is to take coconut oil for the hair length and add 1-2 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera gel to the warm oil. Massage it gently, and wash after 30-45 minutes with a mild shampoo. Your hair will be lustrous like never before. Coconut oil for ski Coconut oil is a blessing for the skin as well. It has the potentiality of treating many skin allergies: For a clear and nourished skin- As now we know that coconut oil has natural antibacterial, antifungal and moisturizing properties (also rich in Vitamin E), it can be used as a night moisturizer to get clean and clear skin without any harsh chemicals to the skin. Can be used as an eye cream- If you struggle from under eye issues like dark circles, puffy-baggy under eye, dehydrated under eyes or under eye wrinkles, then coconut oil is the one solution for all these problems. This pocket friendly solution will not only be kind to your wallets but is also kind to your skin. (Secret tip – if you want fancy thick eyebrows and lashes, just massage the brows and lashes very gently with a drop of coconut oil daily before going to bed.) Cure many skin allergies- Coconut is known for both healing and curing many skin allergies like, eczema, psoriasis (which is an autoimmune disorder) etc. for its high levels of linoleic acid. DIY Mask For skin Take 1-2 teaspoon of coconut oil and add 1 teaspoon of manuka honey or normal honey to it. Apply it on a dry face and rinse the face post 15 minutes of the application. You will get a naturally glowing and radiant skin instantly.
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