This Moong Sprouts And Spinach Baked Khaman Dhokla is the healthier version of Khaman.Traditionallt this fluffy and spongy snack is made with gram flour, yogurt, spinach, sprouts and aromatic spices and herbs is steamed and is a crowd-pleaser. Baking reduces the oil used and it a guilt-free healthier option. Tangy and mildly sweet flavor, Khaman is a quick snack or a party appetizer. Make and enjoy the authentic Gujarati snack.
Blogging Marathon for this month is running again for the full month but this time we are blogging with alphabets.
So get ready for today's alphabet… C…
What do you see? Breakfast...
Breakfast is an important meal and breakfast should have all the four components of food i.e protein, carbohydrate, fat and minerals.
Most traditional reflect this combo in some form or other. Take Dosa chutney, paratha and curds they are complete meal by themselves.
In Goa there are a lot of Portuguese influences so pav or bread forms an integral part of diet. So every morning you will hear the Pav Walla called the “Poder”, trading his wares loaded in a basket and on a cycle.
The lady of the house will make suki bhaji, alsande tonak, chana cho ras, salad bhaji or tomat bhaji. This is eaten with the pav or unna else buns. These buns are not your usual buns from the bakery but they are deep fried and like puris only softer, spongier and sweet (will post the recipe soon)!
So today let us make chana cho ras which is veggie made out of white peas. In Goa white peas are preferred to green dried peas so I have used white peas you may use the green ones. Also this veggie is made from dried peas only not with the fresh green ones or even the frozen kind.
Chana cho ras doubles up as a side dish in your regular meal especially if you are eating "Shivrak" or pure veg.
This Chana cho Ras is thanks to Trupti Keni for she has shared this and many more recipes with me.
By the way I would like to warn you the list of ingredients looks long but you will love the veggie it dishes out.
Chana cho ras
Ingredients:
Method:
Meanwhile let us get the masala ready…
Yes masala , Goans and masala are not too far apart.
By now your cooker will open so remove the peas and check them. They should be well cooked but not mushy.
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Chitz says
Lovely one, perfectly made 🙂
KP says
You are coming up daily with new dishes that I haven't heard.The picture looks great.
manjula says
loving this goan style curry 🙂 looks super delicious and yummy dear!! lovely choice of selection for the letter C 🙂
pinksocks says
This sounds so lovely. Excellent.
nayana says
yummy n delicious chana dish.....
cookingwithsapana says
Lovely bhaji and wonderful clicks. Chana and potato are any time favorite and when combined it must be delicious ..
Preeti Garg says
Look delicious and tasty, i love goan spices
Chef Mireille says
I would love having that over some rice
Sowmya says
that is so new to me... looks fabulous!!
Sowmya
Srivalli says
Sounds very authentic and interesting Archana..very nice..do send it for side dish mela thanks!
Sandhya Karandikar says
Archana I love this Chana recipe. As a child I use to have it at my neighbours home who were from Goa. This has revived my childhood memories. Thank you.
pumpkinfarmfood says
aah, tonak pav, i loved the freshness of mornings in goa the most when we were served with fresh tonak and equally freshly baked pav, thanks for reminding
Janani says
yummy dish love channa in any dish.
Priya says
I can finish this wonderful dish in no time with some rotis.
veena says
As kp says..seeing new dishes daily...looks delicious!!!
Pavani says
That is quite an elaborate breakfast dish. Sounds hearty and delicious.
Gayathri Kumar says
Looks like a tasty gravy for breads....
Vaishali Sabnani says
These are vataanas..very different recipe..looks great will try to make a Goan meal some day.
harini says
Sounds very authentic! Looks very appealing!
PJ says
Wow!Another goan dish to try.Looks yum Archana...
Sreevalli K Emani says
Tasty & delicious..
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I am learning so many Goan dishes ever since I joined BM! Lovely recipe 🙂
Suma Gandlur says
I got to learn a new chole dish this time. 🙂
Kalyani says
super yum !! bookmarking !
foodiliciousnan says
That was a nice insight into Goan breakfast...Sure looks like the type of stuff I'd love to eat!
saras says
Authentic Goan Bhaji makes me hungry now..
Kashinath Dhumaskar says
It Should be chana choi ros and not ras
themadscientistskitchen says
Thanks editting the name.
Sasmita says
great share using peas. I can have these any time of the day, seems super tempting. Love this goan breakfast option 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.