By: Health Mark

Region: Indian

Dish:Vegetarian - Curries

Main Ingredient: Health Mark Chana Besan (Gram Flour)

Servings: 4 servings

Time to Prepare: 30 minutes

Diffculty: Easy to Moderate

Calories: ~210 kcal per serving

Ingredients

-1 cup Health Mark Besan
-2 tbsp oil (mustard oil preferred)
-1 tsp cumin seeds
-1 medium onion (finely chopped)
-2 tomatoes (pureed)
-2–3 green chilies (slit)
-1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
-½ tsp turmeric powder
-1 tsp red chili powder
-1 tsp coriander powder
-1 tsp garam masala
-1–2 tbsp curd (optional for richness)
-4 cups water (adjust for consistency)
-Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
-Salt to taste

Directions

- In a mixing bowl, whisk Health Mark Besan with 2 cups of water to make a smooth lump-free batter.

- Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

- Mix in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.

- Add tomato puree, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until oil separates.

- Slowly pour the besan batter into the pan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

- Add the remaining water and cook on medium flame for 10–12 minutes until the curry thickens.

- Stir in garam masala and optional curd for a richer taste.

- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, paratha, or rice.

Nutritional info

Calories: 210
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 6g

Comments

You can add pakoras or small besan dumplings for extra taste.

For a tangy flavor, add a little tamarind pulp instead of curd.

This dish is ideal for a protein-rich vegetarian meal.

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