DISH RESEARCH · Main dish
Bihari chana ghugni
Also known as: Bihari ghugni
A Bihari chickpea stew with tomato, onion, mustard oil and whole spices.
About Bihari chana ghugni
Chana ghugni is a Bihari chickpea preparation. Radha Prasad’s Patna family version combines lal chana with onion and tomato in a substantial stew.
Mustard oil brings a pungent edge, while cumin, pepper, cloves, cinnamon and two kinds of cardamom supply warm fragrance. Ginger, garlic and green chilli sharpen the savoury base.
The chickpeas remain distinct within the softened onion and tomato mixture. Their tender, earthy centres give the stew its body and contrast with the aromatic sauce.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Mustard.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Bihari chana ghugni
Radha Prasad’s Patna chana ghugni.
- Lal chana (Bengal gram)Base
- OnionAromatic
- TomatoBase
- Cumin seedsSeasoning
- Black peppercornsSeasoning
- GarlicAromatic
- GingerAromatic
- Green cardamomSeasoning
- Black cardamomSeasoning
- ClovesSeasoning
- CinnamonSeasoning
- Green chilliSeasoning
- TurmericSeasoning
- Mustard oilCooking medium
- SaltSeasoning
- WaterLiquid
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Lal chana (Bengal gram): Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Source names lal chana/Bengal gram; broader chickpea candidate does not specify this brown whole-grain form.
- Onion: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Tomato: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Cumin seeds: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Black peppercorns: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Garlic: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Ginger: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Green cardamom: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Black cardamom: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Cloves: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Cinnamon: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Green chilli: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. First named green-chilli choice retained; dried red chilli alternative not added.
- Turmeric: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Mustard oil: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Mustard source-confirmed. Mustard oil explicitly named; supports Mustard.
- Salt: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Water: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Literal overnight soak and wash water only; tail explicitly states no additional cooking water.
Origins & food traditions
Bihari home cooking; this Patna family recipe was shared by Radha Prasad, who learned it from her sister Reeta Prasad.
Countries
- India
- IndiaCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Bihari
- Bihari CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.