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Sojne Phul Kala Channa Bhaja

Sojne Phuler bhaja is a healthy and tasty drumstick flowers recipe where fresh drumstick blossoms are cooked with kala chana. Lear how to make drumstick blossoms stir fry.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Bengali
Servings: 4
Calories: 15kcal
Author: Shil

Ingredients

  • Sojne Phool/ Drumstick Blossoms – 1 ½ cups
  • Kala Channa – 1 ½ cups
  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
  • Red Chilli – 1
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil – 1 tsp

Instructions

  • Soak the chickpeas overnight. Pressure cook until soft. Drain and keep aside.
  • Wash the drumstick blossoms thoroughly. Ensure the stalks are removed. Soak the flowers in salt water for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Add a broken red chilli, and then the drumstick blossoms. Stir and cook covered for 5-6 minutes. The blossoms give out water.
  • Put in the kala chana, add salt and mix well. Cook till all the water has evaporated and the blossoms turn tender.
  • Remove and serve Sojne Phool Kala Channa Fry hot.