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Chana Masala

Chana Masala is a Spicy, Tasty and Healthy dish. Boiled Chickpeas are Sauted With Onions - Tomatoes and Flavored with strong and Warming Flavours to Create this North Indian delicacy. It's a delicious and Super easy Brunch.

Ingredients :

  • 2 Cups of Chickpeas (Soak in overnight)
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1 Bay leaf ( Tej patta )
  • 1 Whole Black Cardamon
  • 2 Large Onions
  • 1/2 Cup of Tamarind Puree
  • 1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Haldi Powder
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/4 Tsp Asafetida
  • 1 and 1/2 Tbsp Oil
  • 1 and 1/2 Tsp Chole Masala
  • 7-8 Garlic Cloves
  • Salt as taste
  • Water as required

Method :

  1. Soak the Chickpeas in enough water overnight for 7-8 hours with grated ginger, bay leaf, black Cardamom .
  2. Next day, Transfer Chickpeas in  pressure Cooker add Salt and haldi powder . Pressure Cook it for 3-4  Whistles and keep it aside.
  3. Grind  1 Chopped Onions , 1 inch Chopped Ginger, 2 green Chillies and 7-8 garlic together and make a fine paste.
  4. Grind / Mesh Some boiled Chickpeas ( not all but only 1/2 of it ) and make a fine paste.
  5. Heat Oil in a Pan. Add Cumin and Mustard Seeds .When they turns golden brown in color add Asafetida.
  6. Add Chopped Onions and Ginger- Garlic Paste mix well and cook it for 3-4 Mins add dried Spices Red Chilli Powder, Coriander powder, Salt and haldi powder . Mix everything well.
  7. Now add Chickpea Paste and Mix well. Add One Cup of Tamarind puree and cook it for 3-4 Mins, add 2 Tsp of Chana Masala.
  8. Your Masala gravy is ready transfer this gravy in boiled Chickpeas. Mix well and add 1/4 Tsp Garam Masala cover and cook it for 2-3 minutes .
                          Serve hot garnish with Onions Slices, lemon slices and enjoy the Chana Masala.

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