Ingredients
kabuli chana/ chick peas 1 cup onion 2 big tomatoes 3 big chana masala 2 tsp
coriander pdr 2 tsp turmeric pdr 1/2 tsp green chilies 3 ginger 2" garlic pearls 4
coriander leaves 2 tbsp oil 2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chili pdr 1/2- 1 tsp ( as per taste)
salt to taste
Method
1) wash & soak chana over night
2) pressure cook chana well for 4-5 whistles in the same water in which you've soaked it or till soft & keep aside till you can remove the pressure.
3) chop onions, tomatoes, green chilies, garlic & ginger fine.
4) in a microwave safe dish, add oil & cumin seeds, micro high for 1 minute
5) add the chopped vegetables along with little salt, mix well, micro high for 4 minutes covered
6) mix well, keep again for another 4 minutes adding now all the dry masalas.
7) by now, the masala should be dry, with that wee bit of oil coming out.
8) add the cooked chana, along with some of the water, don't throw the excess water, as if you want it a bit watery, then add all the water or else as per your desire. Add salt, mix well, micro high for 4 minutes.
9) mix well & see if you want it to be thickened or fine, or you may keep for another 3-4 minutes.
10) garnish with some fresh coriander leaves chopped fine.
ps- chick peas are good even for diabetic patients, as it contains fibre, rich in proteins.
This can be eaten with any form of Indian bread- roti, paranthas, batura, puris or with bread too.
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