CHANNA MASALA

Protien rich Channa Masala is an all time favorite side dish of all those who love spicy,healthy and yummy food...

And it is a great side dish with Puris,Rotis and Bhaturas...

And is a great topping for toasts and Aloo Tikkis too... 

INGREDIENTS

• KABULI CHANNA (WHITE VARIETY)-1 CUP
• ONIONS -2
• TOMATOES - 3
• GARLIC - 4 FLAKES
• CHILLY POWDER -1 TEASPOON
• GARAM MASALA POWDER-1/2 TEASPOON
• JEERA POWDER - 1/2 TEASPOON
• CUMIN SEEDS -1/2 TEASPOON
• SAUNF -1/2 TEASPOON
• CLOVES-2
• CINNAMON STICK- 1 INCH BIT
• GHEE - 1/2 CUP
• AMCHUR POWDER -1/4 TEASPOON
• BLACK SALT-LITTLE
• SALT TO TASTE
• CORIANDER LEAVES -FOR GARNISHING

METHOD

• Soak the kabuli Channa in water for 8 hours or overnight.
• Drain and clean.
• Pressure cook till done.
• Heat a little ghee in a kadai .
• Add the cumin seeds,saunf,cloves and cinnamon stick.
• Fry till done.
• Drain and powder in a mixie.Keep aside.
• Heat some ghee in a pan and fry the garlic,onions and chopped tomatoes till they are soft and pulpy.Add a little salt while frying.
• Cool the onion -tomato mixture.Grind it along with a tablespoon of cooked channa in a mixie.
• Now add the channa to the ground mixture .Boil with enough water.
• Add the salt ,chilly powder,garam masala powder and the ground spices. 
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Before removing from the heat,add the black salt and amchur powder.Stir well.Cook for a minute.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Top with a little ghee while serving.