For the uninitiated, iftaar can be synonymous with lots of meaty offerings. But let us stop you right there because this meal is about so much more. Take a break from the humdrum (read: predictable) Ramadan staples and give our Bengali-Muslim style lentil stir fry recipe a shot, which comes draped in a delicate, dry gravy making it a veggie delight.#Ramzan2021 #Iftar #Ramadan2021 #ChanaBhaja #Chana #IndianRecipesIngredients2 cups of Kala chana / black chickpea1/2 cup sliced onion2 teaspoon ginger paste1 teaspoon garlic pasteLess than half teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon chilli powder1/2 teaspoon cumin powder (dry roasted and ground)1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder3/4th teaspoon chaat masala1 potato, boiled2 dried chillies (optional)2 split green chillies1 teaspoon lemon zestSalt to tasteOil2 tablespoon thin tamarind juice (optional)For Garnish:Fried dried chilliesJulian cut gingerChopped mintSliced onionMethod:Soak the black chickpea for at least 5/6 hours 2. Boil the chickpeas and potato. Drain out the water. Don’t add any salt Now wash the chickpeas in freshwater. Drain wellHeat oil. Temper with dried chillies. Add the sliced onion. Fry until soft. Add the ginger paste, garlic paste. Add little water, then add turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala powder. Fry well. add the boiled potato, cut it into cubes. Add the chickpeas. Fry for a while. Add salt and water. Add the tamarind juice and split green chillies. Don’t add too much water. Around half a cup.When the water dries out, stir continuously so it's not burnt. Add the cumin powder and chaat masala. Mix with lemon zest.Garnish with julienne cut ginger, fried red chillies and sliced onionSUBSCRIBE to our Channel - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToIndiaFoodNetworkFollow Us on Social Media:-Facebook: https://www.fb.com/indiafoodnetworkTwitter: https://twitter.com/IFNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiafoodnetwork/IFN Website: https://indiafoodnetwork.in/Love our recipes? Hit 'LIKE' and show us your support! :)Post your comments below and share our videos with your friends. Spread the love! :)