Chana Masala Recipe

Chana Masala Recipe

Ingredients:

Chickpeas/Kabuli Chana - 1 cup, soaked in water for 8 hours or overnightGinger - 2 tsp, gratedGarlic - 2 tsp, gratedOnion - 1 cup, choppedTomato - 1 cup, gratedGreen Chillies - 2, slicedTurmeric Powder - 1/2 tspCoriander Powder - 1 tblspCumin Powder - 1 tblspRed Chilli Powder - 1/2 tspGarama Masala Powder - 1/2 tspCoriander Leaves - 2 tblspGinger - 1/2 inch piece, juliennedVegetable Oil - 2 tblspSalt as per taste

Method:

1. Cook the chana till soft and set aside.2. In 2 tblsp hot oil fry onions till pink.3. Add grated garlic and ginger.4. Cook for 2 minutes in low heat.5. Add grated tomatoes, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and chilli powder.6. Saute over low heat till the oil separates.7. Add chana, 1 to 2 cups of water, salt and half of the coriander leaves.8. Simmer uncovered until the liquid has been absorbed.9. Add a pinch of garam masala.10. Sprinkle the remaining garam masala, coriander leaves and shredded ginger.11. Serve hot.