Vegetarian
Potatoes oh yes…it's a shame with such a negative focus...
It is one of the most famous vegetarian dishes found at Indian restaurants in Norway? A very tasty and protein-rich dish that fills you up well. Chana means pea and masala means a spice mixture or a spicy sauce. The dish goes well with basmati rice , roti , pori or bhature. The dish has many variations and I give you a simpler variant, without too many foreign spices but very tasty.
If you have a can of beans at home, you can always make something delicious in 1-2-3. I have to admit that I cheated a little today. That is, I actually used a can of red beans and did not cook them in my fabulous pressure cooker. Something I am a big fan of and highly recommend.
In Norway we are used to a slightly sweet taste in peas and they are often steamed with a little butter. Here you can try the exact opposite, namely more spices and a lot more flavor. The chili is of course optional.
I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to make culinary journeys to India, where South India has been a fantastic feature. South Indian cuisine is colorful and flavorful with different spices and flavors than the ones I grew up with. In addition, it has a rich selection of seafood, vegetables, pork and rice dishes. The rice also tastes different than the long-grain basmati rice. It is thicker, shorter and has less flavor, which is why I think it is often made with different spices. Also, rice is eaten with almost every meal and it is a good change from the usual boiled rice.