Kala Chana Masala

Kala Chana Masala
(Black Chickpeas Curry)

Kala chana Masala (Black Chickpeas Curry) is a very delicious, healthy & spicy North Indian curry/dish. Kala Chana is also known as Bengal gram. Kala Chana (black chickpeas) is an excellent source of protein. 

Ingredients:

1 cup kala chana (black chickpeas)

1 onion chopped 

2 tomatoes chopped

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp chana masala

1/4 tsp asafoetida

1 tbsp coriander leaves

1/2 tsp coriander powder

2-3 green chili chopped

1/2 tsp garlic chopped

Pinch of soda bicarb

1 tbsp oil

Water as required

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Clean & soak chana (black chickpeas) in enough water over night.

2. Pressure cook black chickpeas with water & soda bicarb till done.

3. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, crackle them, add asafoetida, 

    chopped onions. Saute onions till onion become light golden.

4. Now add garlic, green chili & saute for another 2-3 sec.

5. Add tomatoes & cook till done.

6. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt &
    cook  for 2-3 mins.

7. Add cooked black chick peas, garam masala, chana masala, some
    water, mix well & cook for 3-4 mins.

8. Transfer them in a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves,
     serve hot with roti/rice/paratha.

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