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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. With its blend of earthy aromas, gentle spices, and high nutritional value, this Drumstick Flowers with Chickpeas dish deserves a special place in your kitchen.
Give this drumstick flowers recipe a try and bring home the taste of authentic Bengali wellness cooking!
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

  • For this Sojne Phool Bhaja recipe, firstly 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 Stir Fry hot.