Curries are an essential part of Indian cuisine. Without them, our meals feel incomplete. Some are light and perfect to have on a daily basis; others are rich and enjoyed occasionally. Dal makhani, shahi paneer, butter chicken, rogan josh, palak paneer, etc. are some of the most popular ones that instantly come to mind whenever someone mentions the word curry. This is because these are the ones that are most often featured on restaurant menus and at parties, so we don't blame you for that. But Indian curries are not just limited to them. There are so many other unique curries that do not enjoy equal attention. Chanar Dalna from Bengal is one such curry that falls into this category. Try it out now, and you'll wonder why you never tried it before.
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About Bengal's Popular Curry - Chanar Dalna:
Chanar dalna is a unique potato and chanar (cottage cheese) curry. Chanar is basically paneer, but with a slightly different texture and taste. To make this curry, potatoes and chanar are pan-fried until golden brown and then cooked in a spicy and tangy tomato gravy. The result is this lip-smacking curry that is sure to delight your taste buds. It is also perfect for those who avoid adding onions to their dishes since it includes no onions. Pair it with plain rice, vegetable pulao, or roti to put together a wholesome meal for lunch or dinner.
Bengali-Style Chanar Dalna Recipe | How To Make Bengali-Style Chanar Dalna
Start by cutting the potatoes and tomatoes into roughly chopped cubes. Now, mix red chilli powder and haldi with some water to make a paste. Heat oil in a pan and add the potatoes. Fry them until they turn golden brown in colour. In the same pan, add the chanar (cottage cheese) and fry it too. In the remaining oil, add dried red chilies, bay leaves, and cumin seeds. Saute for a minute or two, and then add the chopped tomatoes. Now, add ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, and the prepared red chilli powder and haldi paste. Mix well and add sugar, salt, and water. Cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture. Next, add the fried potatoes and chana to the mixture, cover the pan with a lid, and cook on a medium flame for 10-15 minutes. Finally, add garam masala and ghee to the gravy and give it a nice mix. Bengali chanar dalna is ready to be relished!
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