Trinidad Boiled Channa / Cup ah Channa -

Trinidad Boiled Channa / Cup ah Channa

Cup ah Channa—often served in a simple styrofoam cup—is a variation of boiled channa, or chickpeas, and is known for its satisfying and savory taste. This dish is particularly popular at bars, parties, and roadside stalls, where it's enjoyed as a hearty snack after a night of liming (Trinidadian slang for hanging out or socializing)

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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Caribbean, Trinidadian, West Indian

Keyword: boil channa, cup ah channa

Cook Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

1- pound chickpeas
6 cups water
1-2 teaspoons turmeric powder.
4 tablespoons minced bandhania or green seasoning
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 pimento peppers minced
hot pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin
4 tablespoons minced bandhania aka culantro, shad beni, recao
5 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Soak the Chickpeas: Start by soaking 1 pound of chickpeas overnight. This softens them and reduces the cooking time.
Prepare the Seasonings: Mince 4 tablespoons of bandhania, 3 tablespoons of garlic, 2 pimento peppers, and hot pepper to taste. Set half of these seasonings aside.
Cook the Chickpeas: Place the soaked chickpeas in an Instant Pot along with 6 cups of water, 1-2 teaspoons of turmeric powder, 5 teaspoons of salt(or to taste), and half of the prepared seasonings. Select beans - 20 minutes.
Mash and Sauté: After cooking, release the pressure, stir, and mash about a cup of the chickpeas to create a thicker texture. Use the sauté function on the Instant Pot and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken.
Final Seasoning: Add the remaining minced bandhania, garlic, pimento peppers, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground roasted cumin, and any additional salt if needed. Stir well and continue cooking until all the flavors are well combined.
Serve: Enjoy your Cup ah Channa on hops bread, with roti, or over rice, topped with extra bandhania and a dash of hot pepper sauce for added heat.

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Notes

This dish is perfect as a snack, a meal accompaniment, or a satisfying remedy for a hangover. Its rich, seasoned flavors is sure to make it a favorite in your kitchen!

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