Chana Matar - Ayurvedic Chickpeas with Green Peas Recipe
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Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Chana Matar - Chickpeas with Green Peas
A delicious new recipe of chickpeas with green peas. Ideal for every meal that needs a saucy component and also perfect just as a satisfying meal on its own.
Last week we tried something new: we mixed chickpeas with green peas. We were very happy about the result, as the peas make a nice gravy-like base for the chickpeas. It is a very nice dish and so I want to share its recipe with you.
Chana Matar - Chickpeas with Green Peas
A delicious new recipe of chickpeas with green peas. Ideal for every meal that needs a saucy component and also perfect just as a satisfying meal on its own.
Time needed for preparing Chana Matar
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
Total Time:
You need to soak the chickpeas and green peas four hours before you start cooking.
Ingredients
1 cup White Chickpeas1 cup Split Green Peas10 cups Water8 Tomatoes1 tbsp Olive Oil1 Bay Leaf2 Cloves1 tsp CuminNutritional Value
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 15g
Instructions
Chana Matar - Chickpeas with Green Peas
A delicious new recipe of chickpeas with green peas. Ideal for every meal that needs a saucy component and also perfect just as a satisfying meal on its own.
Last week we tried something new: we mixed chickpeas with green peas. We were very happy about the result, as the peas make a nice gravy-like base for the chickpeas. It is a very nice dish and so I want to share its recipe with you.
Chana Matar - Chickpeas with Green Peas
A delicious new recipe of chickpeas with green peas. Ideal for every meal that needs a saucy component and also perfect just as a satisfying meal on its own.
Time needed for preparing Chana Matar
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
Total Time:
You need to soak the chickpeas and green peas four hours before you start cooking.
Ingredients
1 cup White Chickpeas 1 cup Split Green Peas 10 cups Water 8 Tomatoes 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 Bay Leaf 2 Cloves 1 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Garam Masala ¼ tsp Mace ¼ tsp Nutmeg 2 tsp Coriander 1 tsp Turmeric 6 Curry Leaves Salt according to taste.How to cook Chana Matar
You need to wash and soak both, the chickpeas and green peas about four hours before you want to cook them. If you want to make them for lunch, you can also soak them the night before, then you don’t need to do it early in the morning.
Put the chickpeas and the peas in a pot with 10 cups water, add some salt and let it boil with the lid on the pot. It will take the mix about 40 minutes to get soft. In the meantime you can wash and cut the tomatoes into small pieces. Stir from time to time and see whether the chickpeas are soft already.
The green peas will be the first to get soft and they will mash and mix with the water. The chickpeas need longer, so how it will look like in the end is that the whole chickpeas lie in a gravy of green peas. When the chickpeas are soft, you can take the pot off the heat.
Now we will prepare the tadka. Heat up oil in a pan and when it is hot, turn the heat a bit lower before you add the bay leaf, cloves, cumin, garam masala, mace, nutmeg, coriander and turmeric. Finally you put the washed curry leaves into the pan, too, and stir the spices well.
When the spices are nicely roasted, you can add the tomatoes and mix them well with the spices. Let them get cooked and, if you want to, you can even mash them a bit with your cooking spoon. It is up to you and your taste, how much you want to mash them.
When the tadka is ready, you can put it into the pot of peas, stir well and proudly serve it.
Ayurvedic Values
Chickpeas and green peas are both full of proteins and thus are a good part of a healthy nutrition especially for vegetarians who wonder where they should get their proteins from. Both also aid your digestion through the fiber they contain. Additionally this is a good dish for those who take care to eat a diet with low cholesterol.
While chickpeas increase vata, the green peas balance it. The green peas balance kapha, too. It is a dish that is healthy in every way.
Ayurvedic Benefits
- This well-balanced recipe has elements that support all three doshas, making it suitable for most constitution types. This vegetarian recipe offers a thoughtful balance of ingredients that support overall digestive wellness. The turmeric provides anti-inflammatory properties and supports healthy digestion. Cumin seeds help reduce gas and bloating while supporting overall digestive health.
- Body Type Recommendation:
- Best for: All body types (tri-dosha) when consumed in moderation
- Suitable for: Most individuals regardless of constitution
- Should limit: Those with specific allergies to any ingredients
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Unlock with PremiumChana Matar - Chickpeas with Green Peas
A delicious new recipe of chickpeas with green peas. Ideal for every meal that needs a saucy component and also perfect just as a satisfying meal on its own.
Last week we tried something new: we mixed chickpeas with green peas. We were very happy about the result, as the peas make a nice gravy-like base for the chickpeas. It is a very nice dish and so I want to share its recipe with you.
Chana Matar - Chickpeas with Green Peas
A delicious new recipe of chickpeas with green peas. Ideal for every meal that needs a saucy component and also perfect just as a satisfying meal on its own.
Time needed for preparing Chana Matar
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
Total Time:
You need to soak the chickpeas and green peas four hours before you start cooking.
