Chengmal local food recipe from Kerman in Iran
Changal is a delicious food in Kerman province. It is recommended as a suitable meal for all people of different ages.
INGREDIENTS :
- Kernel dates taken = about 10 pieces
- Chopped walnuts = a cup
- Eaten bread = 4 palms
- Cumin and black cumin = as desired
- Oil = as needed
- Animal butter or oil = optional
- If desired, cardamom powder, ginger and cinnamon = each in small amounts
INSTRUCTION :
To make it, you have to pour some oil or butter in a pan to heat it. Then fry the taken kernels in it. While frying the dates, add the chopped walnuts and continue to fry until the dates change color, then add the said cumin and spices along with the chopped bread to the dates. Stir until the oil is absorbed by the bread.
At this stage, remove the pan from the heat and after the ingredients have cooled a bit, knead it by hand and shape it into small balls. If you like, you can add a little coriander seeds and fenugreek seeds to make the warm nature of dates and walnuts a little cooler. Pour a little coconut or pistachio powder on the balls and place it in the desired dish.
tip:
It is a simple yet delicious food that is mostly used in Kerman and is suitable for breakfast, iftar, breakfast and meals suitable for all people, especially the elderly and children. If you wish, you can add a little coriander and fenugreek seeds to it, which will be both fragrant and delicious, and its warm nature will be a little cooler. If you wish, you can roll the balls or bites in coconut powder or pistachio powder at the end to make them more smooth. The smaller the size of the bread, the smoother and more uniform the bites will be.
Changal Kerman is one of the diet foods
The preparation time of raw materials and supplies is about 15 minutes and the cooking and waiting time is about 15 minutes.
Changal Kerman can be served for lunch, dinner.
It can also be eaten during Ramadan as Sahar – Iftar.
Note that the amount of raw materials and preparation order is suitable for 4 people.
