Kala Chana Masala
This is an easy no onion no garlic recipe made with boiled chickpeas and sauteing with aromatic spices.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 215kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 250 gms Brown Chickpeas/ black chickpeas (kala chana)
- 2 Tomatoes chopped
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- ½ tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped
- ½ tsp Ginger finely chopped
- 2 Green chillies sliced/ chopped
- ½ tsp Garam masala
Instructions
- Soak the brown chickpeas or kala chana overnight.
- Then pressure cook for 8 - 10 whistles as it takes long to get cooked.
- Open lid of cooker when pressure is released.
- Heat a pan and add oil. Add cumin seeds and let it crackle.
- Add crushed ginger, chopped tomatoes, green chillies and saute till they are soft.
- Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix well.
- Add boiled chickpeas. Add ¼ - ½ cup water as per consistency you need.
- Simmer for 5 minutes till it soaks the flavors of spices.
- Sprinkle some garam masala (optional) and 1 tsp lemon juice.
- Season with salt.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Kala chana masala is ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal