India is incredibly diverse, and so is its culture, cuisine, and cooking styles. Every region and subregion offers something unique, adding stars to the global map of gastronomy. What stands out the most is the variety of street-style delicacies, each with its distinct characteristics and flavor profiles. While some dishes are rich in oil and spices, others are simple and soothing to the palate. Here, we’ll talk about one such dish that is spicy, flavorful, and healthy all at once—street-style ghugni. Sounds interesting? Let’s dive in.
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What is Ghugni? What’s So Special About This Recipe?
To start with, ghugni is a popular dish from West Bengal and Bihar, made with white peas (safed matar). It’s simple, packed with spices, and incredibly satisfying. You can enjoy it as a breakfast dish, paired with roti, puri, or bread, or as a chaat, topped with extra lemon and sev.
While the traditional ghugni is made by sautéing boiled white peas with oil, ginger, garlic, onion, and spices, this particular recipe simplifies the process. What’s even better? It uses zero oil. Yes, you heard that right!
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Zero-Oil Street-Style Ghugni Recipe: How To Make No-Oil Ghugni
The recipe is super simple and can be made in just 15 minutes. The key is to soak the white peas the night before.
Next, boil the soaked peas with turmeric powder and a pinch of baking powder. For those unfamiliar, white peas are naturally hard, so adding baking soda helps them cook faster. Once boiled, mash a few peas to create a semi-thick texture.
Now, soak some tamarind in a bowl and finely chop onion, green chili, cucumber, and coriander leaves. Some people also like to add shredded carrot, tomato, and chopped coconut for extra flavor and texture. Finally, mix everything with the boiled peas, add salt, and season with roasted cumin, coriander, and red chili powder to taste. Garnish with sev. Pro tip: Enjoy it fresh to savor the crunch of the veggies and sev.
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The recipe is incredibly simple, right? So, without further ado, prepare this dish at home and enjoy!
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