Chana Masala / Chole Masala ( Vella kadala curry / Chick peas ) Recipe

Chana Masala  /  Chole Masala ( Vella kadala curry  /  Chick peas )  Recipe

Ingredients:

Chickpeas (Vella kadala) - 1 cup
Kashmiri chili powder-1 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder-3/4 tsp
Cumin powder(Jeerakam ) - 1/2 tsp
Kasthuri methi leaves - 1/2 tsp
Green chili - 2 nos
Warm water - 2 cup
Coriander leaves-2 tbsp
Oil-as required
Salt-to taste

To grind together

Onion-1 medium (Diced)
Tomato-1 large (Diced)
Ginger-1 piece
Garlic-2 small 

Method of Preparation:

1.Wash and Soak chickpeas overnight .Drain and keep aside.

2.Cook the Chikpeas along with water and salt until 2 whistle.

3. In a pressure cooker add onion , tomato, ginger and garlic along with 1/2 cup water and cook until one whistle.and let it cool.

4.Then Grind   form a smooth paste.
5.Heat oil in a pan add the masala powders,green chili and kasthuri methi and saute until raw smell goes.

6.Then add the prepared onion- tomato paste.Cook for few minutes,stirring well in between, until oil starts to separate.

7.Now Add water,chickpeas  and salt to taste.

8.Close the lid and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until done.

9.Open the lid and add chopped coriander leaves. if you require a thicker gravy place  on a medium heat and cook until   desired consistency is reached.

                  Serve with  Bhatura  and Chapatti ....)))

            And Enjoy!!!