Ghugni
Overview
 
Ghugni is an evening snack in Eastern India (Bengal
Bengal
Bengal is a historical and geographical region in the northeast region of the Indian Subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. Today, it is mainly divided between the sovereign land of People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, although some regions of the previous...

, Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...

, Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....

, Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...

). Black gram (Kala Chana) or dried yellow peas or dried white peas is cooked with gravy, in the traditional eastern Indian style. It is then served with kurmura (puffed rice
Puffed rice
Puffed rice is a type of puffed grain made from rice; usually made by heating rice kernels under high pressure in the presence of steam, though the method of manufacture varies widely.-Origin:Pori has been mentioned in various Tamil...

), and at times with hot onion pakoda/bhajiya.
Dried Yellow Peas - 2 cups

Water - 4 cups

Salt

Oil

Onion - 1/2

Ginger - 1 tsp

Garlic - 1tsp

Tomato -1

Green Chillies
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The term in British English and in Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia and other Asian countries is just chilli without pepper.Chili peppers originated in the Americas...

 - 0-2 ( your taste)

Cumin Powder - 1 tsp

Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

Coconut Slices - 1 handful

Garam Masala
Garam masala
Garam masala is a blend of ground spices common in North Indian and other South Asian cuisines. It is used alone or with other seasonings. The word garam refers to intensity of the spices rather than capsaicin content...

 - 1 tablespoon

Green Coriander Leaves - for garnishing

Tamarind
Tamarind
Tamarind is a tree in the family Fabaceae. The genus Tamarindus is monotypic .-Origin:...

 chutney
Chutney
Chutney is a a condiment used in South Asian cuisine that usually contains a spice and vegetable mix.Chutneys are wet or dry, having a coarse to fine texture. The Anglo-Indian loan word refers to fresh and pickled preparations indiscriminately, with preserves often sweetened. At least several...

(optional)

Soak the peas overnight in water in a large container (to accommodate expansion).

Boil the soaked peas with some salt till soft.

While the peas are cooking:
  • In a pan, add oil.
  • Add the onion, ginger and garlic.
Quotations

I am in a dress, I have gel in my hair, I haven't slept all night, I'm starved, AND I'm armed! Don't MESS with me!

Look, she's gonna cry again. [imitating winner] 'Oh, if I only had a brain."'

Hey! I'm GLIDING here!

Dalai Llama, Dalai Llama, Dalai Llama...snorts

[as a guard dog barks at her' Oh, fine, have it you little...donut Nazi! [pulls a donut out from her bra and throws it at the dog.]

I'm sarcastic?! When everything that comes out of YOUR mouth is dripping with disdain?

:[After throughout the whole movie mocking people about ALWAYS wanting world peace]':[tearing up]'And I really do want world peace.

I'm sorry, what was the question? I was distracted by the half-masticated cow rolling around in your wide-open trap.

There are no words.

Smilers wear a crown, losers wear a frown.

 
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