Posted inParathas and rotis
Chickpeas Parathas
We love parathas, I also find making kids lunchboxes (with some kind of protein) a big challenge every day. Today I had soaked chickpeas, so I decided to make these…
Posted inKonkani Recipes Side dishes
Black Chana Sidedish (Chane randayi)
Chane Randayi Chane randayi is a very popular Konkani sidedish from North Kanara. It is slightly different from the Chane Ghashi which has slightly different spices, so the taste of…
Posted inHealthy Options Rice items
Spinach Chickpeas Biryani
This spinach chickpeas biryani is an easy to make, delicious, nutritious dinner. Served with a side of raita, it makes a complete meal.
Posted inSide dishes Simple and Easy
Spicy chickpeas (Kala chana)
Kala Chana is a spicy chickpeas curry with a heady aroma of ajwain and garlic, goes well with chapatis or naan. Kala Chana was given to me by one of…
Black Chickpeas in Green Masasla(Kala Chana Hara Masala)
Few months back when my parents were here, my friend had invited us for dinner. She is one of the few Konkani friends I have here in KS and we…
Posted inSide dishes Simple and Easy
Chickpeas with Fenugreek (Methi Chole)
Fenugreek(methi) leaves were one of the greens that I hated growing up. Whenever aayi prepared something with them, which was very rare because they were not very easily available in…
Posted inSimple and Easy Starters
Hummus with Lemons Pickle and Capers
I am a big fan of cooking channels. I used to watch Food Network for hours before Ishaan was born. Then a time came when I didn't have a single…
Posted inSide dishes Simple and Easy
Chickpeas – Babycorn Masala
I love babycorn in any dish. Many years ago when I lived in Bangalore, I cooked with it whenever I could. But in last 8 years or so, I have…
Posted inBreakfast or snacks Starters
Chickpeas Vadas – Inspired by Falafel
Few months ago, one of my friends asked me if I can cook for a function in temple. I had to make a large tray of Chole. I said yes,…
Posted inKonkani Recipes Side dishes
Jackfruit – Chickpeas Sidedish (Chakko Chane Randayi / Ghashi)
We have few jackfruit trees in our garden. During the season, we make many dishes from the raw fruit. This is one such dish which happens to be very popular…