Chane Jaisalmer Ke

After the successful Churma Laddoo & Dal Baati, here's another plateful from Rajasthan - Chane Jaisalmer Ke!!

Oh, did you know that Jaisalmer is nicknamed the "sun city"? And that it is considered the driest place in India? (Am not going there, owing to my dry skin) :P

Anyway, you'll need the following:

- 4 chopped green chilies
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2" cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup asfoetida
- 1 cup Bengal gram (black chana)
- 1.5 cups yogurt
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 4 tsp besan
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp chaat masala
- 3 black cardamoms
- 1 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 6 cloves

Let's get started!!

1. Soak the Bengal gram overnight in 4 cups of water. In the morning, drain, mix in 6 cups of water & pressure stir fry till done. Then mash them slightly.

2. Now, heat the ghee & oil, then add the cumin seeds. When they begin to crackle, add the garam masala & fry for 2 min.

3. Iske baad, add the asfoetida & green chilies and then saute. Followed by the yogurt, besan, a cup of water, cinnamon stick, coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala, cardamoms & cloves. Stir till it boils.

4. Now, add the Bengal gram along with the water it was cooked in, followed by the salt. MIX WELL :D

5. Cover & simmer for 10 min.

6. Finally, garnish with the coriander leaves &  a serve with a whole lot  of love :)