Guyanese Fried Channa / Sautéd Chickpeas
Hey there, kitchen dancers and flavor enthusiasts! Are you ready to put on your dancing shoes and shimmy your way into a culinary adventure? Today, we're hitting the dance floor of flavor with a recipe straight from the heart of Guyana – Fried Chana! 🇬🇾💫 Get ready to salsa with spices, mambo with aromatics, and cha-cha-cha with chickpeas as we whip up a dish that'll have your taste buds doing the tango! So, crank up the music and let's get sautéing!
Chickpea Shakedown: First up on our flavor-fueled dance card – the chickpeas! Picture these humble legumes grooving in a hot skillet, ready to soak up all the spicy goodness we're about to throw their way.
Spice Fiesta: Now, let's add some spice to the mix! Imagine a tantalizing blend of geera, garam masala, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt hitting the skillet like a burst of rhythm, infusing our chickpeas with layers of flavor that'll have your taste buds singing.
Aromatics Rhapsody: Next, let's bring in the aromatics! Envision onions sizzling and shimmying in the skillet, while garlic and onion join the party, releasing their fragrant melodies and setting the stage for a flavor explosion.
Sauté Sensation: As we toss our chickpeas into the aromatic wonderland we've created, imagine them sizzling and dancing with delight, their flavors mingling and melding together like a culinary symphony that'll have you tapping your toes in anticipation.
Taste Test Tango: Now, it's time to put on your tasting hat and do the taste test tango! Picture yourself dipping your spoon into the skillet, scooping up a mouthful of sautéed chana, and savoring the spicy, savory goodness that'll transport you straight to the streets of Guyana.
Serve & Samba: Finally, it's time to serve up our sautéed chana masterpiece! Picture a vibrant platter of chickpeas, garnished with a sprinkle of green onions and ready to be devoured by hungry dancers and flavor aficionados alike.
Ingredients
Chickpeas
Geera
Garam masala
Salt
Italian seasoning
Garlic Power
Garlic
Onion
Crushed red peppers / spicy peppers
Recipe
Soak your chickpeas over night
Pressure your chickpeas for 10-15 mins
Chop your garlic and onions.
Sauté your onions for 3-5 mins and then add in your garlic
Now it’s time to add in your Channa
Season with salt, geera, garam masala, Italian seasoning and garlic powder
Garnish with Green onions and enjoy
