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Cucumber and Black Chickpea Curry

Recipe by Jiboner Othapora (জীবনের ওঠা-পড়া)

  • Ready in35 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook20 min
  • CuisineIndian · Bengali
  • Serves2-3 People
  • Calories~300 kcal
Cucumber and Black Chickpea Curry

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large (peeled and diced)Cucumber
  • 2 medium (diced)Potatoes
  • 1 cup (boiled)Black Chickpeas (Kala Chana)
  • 2-3 (slit)Green Chillies
  • 1/2 tspTurmeric Powder
  • to tasteSalt
  • 1/2 tspPanch Phoron (Bengali five-spice blend)
  • 2 tbspCooking Oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the vegetables

    Peel and dice the large cucumber into small cubes. Peel and dice the medium potatoes into small cubes. Boil the black chickpeas until they are tender.

  2. 2.Temper and sauté potatoes

    Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Panch Phoron and let it splutter. Then add the diced potatoes, 2-3 slit green chilies, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the potatoes start to turn light golden.

  3. 3.Add cucumber

    Add the diced cucumber to the pan. Mix well with the potatoes and spices. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the cucumber softens slightly.

  4. 4.Add boiled chickpeas and simmer

    Add the boiled black chickpeas to the pan. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Cover the pan and let the curry simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until all vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

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Cucumber and Black Chickpea Curry

Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Bengali

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

2-3 People

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal
Recipe by Jiboner Othapora (জীবনের ওঠা-পড়া) on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Prepare the vegetables

    Peel and the large cucumber into small cubes. Peel and the medium potatoes into small cubes. Boil the black chickpeas until they are tender.

  2. 2

    Temper and sauté potatoes

    Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Panch Phoron and let it splutter. Then add the potatoes, 2-3 slit green chilies, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and salt to taste. for until the potatoes start to turn light golden.

  3. 3

    Add cucumber

    Add the cucumber to the pan. Mix well with the potatoes and spices. Cook for until the cucumber softens slightly.

  4. 4

    Add boiled chickpeas and simmer

    Add the boiled black chickpeas to the pan. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Cover the pan and let the curry on low heat for until all vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelMedium
Green chili

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Add a touch of coconutCustomise

    Add a touch of coconut milk for a richer, creamier texture.

  • 2
    Incorporate other vegetables like carrots

    Incorporate other vegetables like carrots or green beans for added nutrition and flavor.

  • 3
    For a smoky flavorCustomise

    You can add a pinch of roasted cumin powder at the end.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Green

    Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.

  • 2
    Cooking tipEnsure Chickpeas Are Boiled Until

    Ensure chickpeas are boiled until tender before adding to the curry.

  • 3
    Ingredient noteThis Curry Tastes Best When Served Fresh
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