Chana Masala: A Classic Indian Vegetarian Dish

Ingredients

1. 1 cup Chana/Chole/Chickpeas (Soaked and boiled)

2. 2 Onions, finely chopped

3. 2 Garlic cloves, minced

4. 2 Tomatoes, finely diced

5. 2 tsp Ginger Garlic paste

6. Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

7. 1 Green chilli, chopped

8. 1/2 tsp Crushed black peppercorns

9. 1 tsp Turmeric powder

10. 1 tsp Red chilli powder

11. 1 tsp Kitchen king

12. 1 tbsp Crushed Kasoori methi

13. 1/2 tsp Hing/Asafoetida

14. 1-1 1/2 tsp Anaardana powder

15. 1 tbsp Coriander powder

16. 1/2 tsp Garam Masala

17. 1-2 tsp Mdh Chana Masala

18. Water as required

19. 2-3 tbsp Oil

20. 1-2 bay leaves

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in wok or cooking pot. Add cumin seeds, hing. Then add chopped onion, bay leaves and garlic, sauté them till they turn translucent.

Step 2

Then add chopped tomatoes, grated ginger and some salt. Stir well. Let it cook for atleast 2 mins.

Step 3

Add some water and start adding all the masalas - turmeric, coriander, garam, anaardana, red chilli, kitchen king, Chana masala. Mix well.

Step 4

Add boiled Chana and salt (if required). Then add 2-3 cups of water or as per your requirement and mix well. Let it cook for 4-5 mins on medium-low flame

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Step 5

Cover the pot with a lid on medium low heat for 8-10 minutes. After 10-12 minutes, add crushed Kasoori methi and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and onions.

Step 6

To prepare mint raita - you can add crushed mint leaves to the curd. But I have used mint powder, black pepper and salt.

Step 7

Serve hot with Chapati, salad and mint raita.