Chana Masala

Chana Masala is one famous dish that will never go out of flavour ever. The protien freak that my husband is, anything made with pulses is always welcome. Yesterday, I decided to make chana masala since it had been a long time. So here is my version.

Preparation Time : 15 minutes
Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Serves  : 2

Ingredients

Chick Peas - 1 cup, soaked
Cumin - 1 tsp
Onion - 1 medium, sliced
Tomato - 2 large, chopped in to 4
Green Chillies - 1 (optional)
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
Cashewnuts - 5 or 6
Kasuri Methi - 1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp(reduce if you are using chillies)
Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Madras Curry Powder - 1 tbsp
Water - 1/4 to 1/2 cup
Salt - To taste
Oil - 2 tbsp

For Garnishing 

Onion rings - 4 or 5
Chopped Coriander - 2 tbsp
Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp

Procedure

1. Pressure cook the chick peas till soft
2. Drain and set aside
3. Grind together the onions, tomatoes, chillies and cashewnuts till creamy and smooth
4. In a pan, heat oil, add the cumin seeds
5. Once the cumin splutters, add the ground mixture
6. Cook on a high flame for a minute
7. Add the powders and continue to cook on a simmer till the flavours have blended and the raw smell of tomato is gone.
8. Add the cooked chickpeas, required water, salt, kasuri methi and cover and cook on a low flame till the gravy thickens and comes together
9. Garnished with coriander and lemon juice
10. Serve with phulkas / parathas