What comes to mind when someone mentions Bihari cuisine? Let’s guess – your answer is probably Litti Chokha, right? Sure, Litti Chokha is delicious and has its own charm, but there is so much more to Bihari cuisine. For example, Aloo Chana Jhol is a lesser-known but favorite dish that you might have never tried before. This delicious curry is popular in Bihari households and definitely deserves your attention. After all, who wouldn’t want a few more exciting recipes up their sleeve? The recipe of this unique curry was shared by Instagram page @cookwithshivangi_. Curious to know what this dish is all about? read on!
Also read: Are you ready for Bihari cuisine? 3 Chokha Recipes to Pair With Your Litti
What is Bihari Aloo Chana Jhol?
Aloo Chana Jhol is a popular Bihari breakfast dish consisting of boiled potatoes and gram cooked in a delicious gravy. Expect a mix of both spicy and spicy flavors in this curry. Although it is generally a breakfast dish, many people also like to eat it with their evening snack.
What to serve with Bihari Aloo Chana Jhol?
To fully enjoy the flavor of this curry, pair it with Dhuska – a popular deep-fried snack eaten across Jharkhand. Made from ground rice and chana dal, Dhuska pairs beautifully with Aloo Chana Jhol. You can also enjoy it with crispy puri or boiled rice.
How to make Bihari Aloo Chana Jhol. Bihari Aloo Chana Jhol Recipe
First of all boil potatoes and soak black gram. -Meanwhile, prepare dry vegetable masala by grinding coriander seeds, cumin, black pepper and bay leaves. After this, heat mustard oil in a pan and fry dry red chillies. Keep them aside. Add nigella seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilli and bay leaf. Add asafoetida and freshly ground ginger-garlic-chilli paste, then add onion. – After frying well, add tomatoes to it and cook till it becomes soft. Now add salt, turmeric, chilli powder and homemade vegetable masala. Add boiled gram and mashed boiled potatoes and mix well. Add some water and let the gravy cook for a few minutes. Once done, sprinkle crushed dry red chillies over it and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot and enjoy!
Also read: Do you like spice in your food? Try this Bihari-style Sattu Chutney recipe
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