Bhatt ki churkani
Bhatt ki churkani, from above
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Bhatt ki churkani

Black soybeans roasted and simmered into a dark, nutty gravy. Kumaon's protein powerhouse.

60 minTime
15 gProtein each
mediumSpice
8hPlan ahead. Soak for 8 hours first; the 60 minutes come after.
Kumaon's black beans2 chapters · 1 min read

Make it your way

Grandma's wayRoasted bhatt, iron kadai, dark gravy.
The original
257kcalsame
15 gproteinsame
5 gfibresame
60minutessame

Classic bhatt ki churkani.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

4 servings
Black soybean (bhatt)¾ cup, soaked overnight
Mustard oil2 tbsp
Cumin seeds1 tsp
Asafoetidaa pinch
Dried red chilli2
Garlic4 cloves, crushed
Ginger2.5 cm, grated
Whole wheat flour (wholemeal atta flour, chapati flour)2 tbsp
Turmeric (ground turmeric)¼ tsp
Coriander powder (ground coriander)2 tsp
Red chilli powder (indian red chili powder)½ tsp
Water3 cups
Saltto taste
Coriander leaves (cilantro)chopped

Method

4 steps
  1. 1Drain the soaked bhatt and dry roast in an iron kadai until they crackle and smell nutty.
  2. 2Add mustard oil, cumin, asafoetida, red chillies, garlic and ginger and fry 2 minutes.
  3. 3Sprinkle the atta and fry until it browns. Add turmeric, coriander and chilli powder.
  4. 4Add water and salt slowly while stirring. Cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes until the beans are soft and the gravy dark and thick.
Serve it like this

Serve hot in a deep bowl with a swirl of ghee or a few coriander leaves on top, and rice or rotis on the side.

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What goes with Bhatt ki churkani: a bread or rice, a side, something to drink and something sweet.

Bread or rice Jeera rice30 min
Bread or rice Methi thepla40 min
On the side Kumaoni raita15 min
On the side Aloo ke gutke25 min
To drink South Indian filter coffee20 min
Something sweet Sakkarai pongal45 min
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