tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post123736994524195134..comments2024-03-16T06:57:34.250-04:00Comments on Bong Mom's CookBook: Sookha Kala Chana ~ Dry Black ChickpeasBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-75975967708520529252011-08-22T09:17:01.746-04:002011-08-22T09:17:01.746-04:00I love your sense of humour, it spices up the reci...I love your sense of humour, it spices up the recipes with something earthy and relatable. Sookha kala chana is my absolute fave too, esp on no-onion, garlic days, such as Janmashtami. Lots of grated ginger, hing, dried red chillies, fresh roasted jeera powder and when you are done, garnish with lemon wedges and chillies, coriander leaves, (chaat masala: optional) and smack! you are ready to hog, esp nice with hot puris :)Swati Sucharitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-59281807631884345792010-04-21T20:31:51.682-04:002010-04-21T20:31:51.682-04:00Sandeepa, I just had dinner and am salivating agai...Sandeepa, I just had dinner and am salivating again. That lal chana "ghugni" also brought back memories from my childhood in Patna. Mum used to pack this for our "tiffin" too, 'coz all my Bihari friends used to get them for lunch with "chide bhaja". Either this or "hara chana", which I never shared with anyone. <br /><br />:-)PreeOccupiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976093401508848605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-30836908656277134212009-05-17T10:11:00.000-04:002009-05-17T10:11:00.000-04:00Hey, thanks for dropping by my blogpost. Wow...you...Hey, thanks for dropping by my blogpost. Wow...you asked me for advice! On cooking?? I wish I had something super-intelligent to suggest. But I loved the recipe as it is. As for time to cook, I didn't check the clock, but I cook on a hotplate and I kept it on high heat till there were 5 whistles, and then turned off the power. Then after one more whistle I took it off the hotplate, waited about 5 minutes, let out the steam, and then opened the cooker to check. It was perfect. <br /><br />(Hope this helps!)Thinking Crampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956076662080144333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-77305518856787613692009-05-16T12:08:00.000-04:002009-05-16T12:08:00.000-04:00An update: I made it, it was yum!! Followed your r...An update: I made it, it was yum!! Followed your recipe to the letter. I feel so empowered now. I can make something that I absolutely love eating :) Thanks again.Thinking Crampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956076662080144333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-86410790324637966232009-05-11T13:49:00.000-04:002009-05-11T13:49:00.000-04:00Hey Sandeepa
Came looking for this recipe because...Hey Sandeepa<br /><br />Came looking for this recipe because I want to try it tomorrow, and realized it's not in your categories, so I couldn;t find it through the drop down boxes! <br /><br />(Now I will stop complaining, and ask you to wish me luck! Will come back and tell you how it was!)Thinking Crampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956076662080144333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-16730142567573164382009-04-22T22:56:00.000-04:002009-04-22T22:56:00.000-04:00this looks SO good! i missed a lot of your posts c...this looks SO good! i missed a lot of your posts cuz i was on vacation..amnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065092085963619873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-80084086760851062822009-04-16T05:41:00.000-04:002009-04-16T05:41:00.000-04:00Sounds awesome. I too have mouth-watering memories...Sounds awesome. I too have mouth-watering memories of this dish. And also a barely-used packet of the stuff. So I had better cook it this weekend. Thanks Sandeepa. Looking forward to trying it, what better poila boishakh gift could you have given me :) <br /><br />Shubho noboborsho to all of you.Thinking Crampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956076662080144333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-40032829878040796442009-04-16T00:50:00.000-04:002009-04-16T00:50:00.000-04:00Thanks for the entry MLLA 10. I never got an email...Thanks for the entry MLLA 10. I never got an email with the links. Please send so I wont forget you in the round up.glamah16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16724763173861801914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-25651641846564465392009-04-15T15:13:00.000-04:002009-04-15T15:13:00.000-04:00I make a point to have these for breakfast one in ...I make a point to have these for breakfast one in a week... Filling dish... My first visit here nice blog, shall drop in for more...Ramya Vijaykumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04131664034778657926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-516581808833806102009-04-15T01:01:00.000-04:002009-04-15T01:01:00.000-04:00JUst had these for breakfast, along with dalia and...JUst had these for breakfast, along with dalia and khakra and nariyal pani!Choxboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741540918529448553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-10872407447600311852009-04-14T14:17:00.000-04:002009-04-14T14:17:00.000-04:00Happy Baishakhi to you and Dear ones Sandeepa!Happy Baishakhi to you and Dear ones Sandeepa!Chamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912395013740648068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-74199779518060725722009-04-13T14:38:00.000-04:002009-04-13T14:38:00.000-04:00LOL...it is easy to see another person on the diet...LOL...it is easy to see another person on the diet...and it is easy to be strict with them ;)...kala chana is yummy...and i as you said..have had them at our neighbours wo were from UP. Hope you are enjoying your vacation...Rajithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687505337772793643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-44462315906381074412009-04-12T21:22:00.000-04:002009-04-12T21:22:00.000-04:00A loves this and we made it recently. Though not t...A loves this and we made it recently. Though not this version. Should try sometime.<BR/><BR/>As a serious tip for weightloss, I went on a no-carb diet for a week. no flours, no carbs in any form, no sugar. Tough, but I lost a couple of inches and healthily at that. Workout remained the same - 45 mins everyday. But really, it worked wonders for me!A_and_Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397018064204198270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-29513149447942414122009-04-11T22:37:00.000-04:002009-04-11T22:37:00.000-04:00Thanks for the link Sandeepa! How nice of you. :-)...Thanks for the link Sandeepa! How nice of you. :-)<BR/>Shubho Nobo Borsho !! :-)Sharmilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127150814881096573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-34723782648165978922009-04-11T15:10:00.000-04:002009-04-11T15:10:00.000-04:00Hi Sandeepa,onek thanks for visiting my blog. Your...Hi Sandeepa,<BR/><BR/>onek thanks for visiting my blog. Your blog is really well-designed, with lovely/delicious pictures, easy-to-follow recipes and, so interestingly, personal anecdotes.<BR/><BR/>I'm also an enthusiastic cook, although usually running severely short on time.Sucharita Sarkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802171314546508539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-696795280138176802009-04-11T07:58:00.000-04:002009-04-11T07:58:00.000-04:00Hi Sandeepa,I am a fan of your recipes.The sookha ...Hi Sandeepa,<BR/>I am a fan of your recipes.The sookha kala chana has been my favourite when i was on diet :)<BR/><BR/>Since long i have been searching for a recipe of "sookha egg dal tadka" (made of kalai dal with the black cover, rajma and egg) which is available on roadsides of kolkata.<BR/>The search always results in normal dal tadkas.<BR/>Thought you would be the best person to ask.Please help me out.what _i _lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367283575509470508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-54929007191854096982009-04-11T00:25:00.000-04:002009-04-11T00:25:00.000-04:00I never knew that about ajwain, Sandeepa. Love the...I never knew that about ajwain, Sandeepa. Love the dry curry, I have always cooked a recipe of Nandita's for kala chana and I will be glad to try something new. Garlic too, yum! <BR/><BR/>Looks perfect to stave off hunger :)<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful break!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855598397706857424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-10141983538948020452009-04-09T19:27:00.000-04:002009-04-09T19:27:00.000-04:00I have been thinking of the kala chana in the pant...I have been thinking of the kala chana in the pantry and looking for recipes and I found one! Ditto on the bowl!Mandirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626963378027285069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-38278654164441026892009-04-09T14:17:00.000-04:002009-04-09T14:17:00.000-04:00I make this very ofen, did you try sprouting them?...I make this very ofen, did you try sprouting them?? Salad with sprouted kala channa tastes really good. <BR/><BR/>I add onions, tomatoes sometimes cucumber seasoned with chat masala, dhaniya patta and lemon juice. <BR/><BR/>sometimes make vadas (like masala vada). give it a try.Shivapriyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794021258714095919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-57362339862953079882009-04-09T10:11:00.000-04:002009-04-09T10:11:00.000-04:00Losing weight is always an issue, whether its the ...Losing weight is always an issue, whether its the husband's or my own :)But over here , the case is diff, the hubby is always ready to go on a diet & I dont let him, wouldnt help if he loses weight & I keep gaining right? :)<BR/><BR/>The Kala Chana is a must try, I have some in the pantry & was thinking of ways to cook it up & you promptly post this!Bhagyashrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690377118423770313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-3444393195942877722009-04-09T09:45:00.000-04:002009-04-09T09:45:00.000-04:00ChamI don't have a diet to follow either. but we a...Cham<BR/>I don't have a diet to follow either. but we are consciously trying to eat right (not totally as far as we can adjust with the kind of food we eat)<BR/><BR/>Dibs<BR/>I have had that one too, when I was in B'lore,this would be the prasad in many temples.Loved it<BR/><BR/>BWM<BR/><BR/>Thekua recipe -- I do not know. I am sure there are many out there. It has been a while since I have had it<BR/><BR/>Miri<BR/>I love koshambir, should make it at home too<BR/><BR/>Jaya<BR/>For me the craving is Marie and Parle G, ami ki biscuit khai chai er sathe ki bolbo<BR/><BR/>Sharmila<BR/><BR/>Tomar dahi version ta link korte bhule gechi, aaj i update kore debo<BR/><BR/>Nirmala<BR/>We add this to a pumpkin dish but never had it as you said. Must be great<BR/><BR/>Ypschita<BR/>Dress it up with lime and red onions and serve with fried chicken ;-)<BR/><BR/>Delhibelle<BR/><BR/>yes, yes as said to Chrysallis.<BR/><BR/>Sra<BR/><BR/>That I don't like ;-) But one of my neighbor does that here. At least a little lime juice and green chillies should be added me thinksBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-28666154547313448752009-04-09T08:28:00.000-04:002009-04-09T08:28:00.000-04:00IndoI am not too fond of milk either, have it with...Indo<BR/>I am not too fond of milk either, have it with cereal in the morning though. This current place has no free drinks. The place I worked at almost 3 yrs back did, but I found I was not too keen on drinks even if they were free :)<BR/>Roasted chickpeas ? Shall check out<BR/><BR/>Asha<BR/>Have never tried seasoning them with onions & chillies, should be a great option. Any plans for weekend ? Trisha is on Spring Break ?<BR/><BR/>Trupti<BR/>Thanks<BR/><BR/>Soma<BR/>That is really good. The hubby is too contented with his own, he claims he is a "khate pitre ghar ka beta" ;-)<BR/><BR/>Chrysalis<BR/><BR/>Yes, yes, sooji, kala chana and poori. How did I forget the sooji halwa, great combo right ?<BR/><BR/>Vani<BR/>Thanks dear :)<BR/><BR/>Sunita<BR/>Tell me about it<BR/><BR/>Mona<BR/>Should check out yours too<BR/><BR/>MySpicyKitchen<BR/><BR/>Soak it overnight. Next day cook in pressure cooker. I will update the time. It cooks to a pretty soft consistencyBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-48710801466510478882009-04-09T05:14:00.000-04:002009-04-09T05:14:00.000-04:00You know, for traditional functions where women ge...You know, for traditional functions where women get together, sometimes these are soaked and doled out as prasadam just as they are, without even being cooked.<BR/><BR/>Losing husband's weight - LOL!srahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243944393796831559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-75778833860457859732009-04-09T05:10:00.000-04:002009-04-09T05:10:00.000-04:00this looks just like the kale chane that together ...this looks just like the kale chane that together with suji halwa makes up navratri prasad. Great snack!delhibellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457393393138391936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-28322071032628539052009-04-09T05:07:00.000-04:002009-04-09T05:07:00.000-04:00Wow the recipe is amazingly simple. This is someth...Wow the recipe is amazingly simple. This is something mom cooked for me as evening snack after work. I am going to try it this weekend. Though not sure if hubby darling (a hard core non-veg follower) will dig it. Guess I should try to add some boiled and shredded chicken pieces. <BR/>I love your blog just for the fact that it makes most recipes look effortless. :) Have a great weekend.Ipshita Basu Guhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05369113385587077519noreply@blogger.com