Hara Chana Masala

In winter season I really miss fresh hara chana which is not available in Bangalore. I miss Hara chana masala which my mom use to make during winter. Since that not possible so I started making with dried version of hara chana, it also tastes good and above all its available through out the year.

RECIPE:

Cooking Time: 30-40 mins
Preparation Time: 15-20 mins

Ingredients:

• Black chana: 1 cup( soaked overnight)
• Cumin seeds/jeera: 1/2 tsp
• Onion: 1 large (finely chopped)
• Tomato: 1 large(finely chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste: 1 tsp
• Chole masala: 2 tsp
• Chilli pwd: 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric pwd: 1/4 tsp
• Coriander pwd: 1 tsp
• Cumin  pwd: 3/4 tsp
• Cooking oil
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Boil the chana in pressure cooker for 3-4 whistle or till chana is soft.
• Heat the oil  and add the cumin seeds, When jeera start splutter then add onion and saute till onion is transparent  then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for min or till raw smell leave.

• Add the tomato  and cook till tomatoes turn soft.
• Add the chole masala, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seed powder and salt and cook till oil start separating.

• Add the boiled hara chana and fry for 2-3 mins.
• Add the little water and mix well  cook low to medium flame with with pan/kadai covered.
• Serve hot with rice, roti, paratha.

Note:

• Can also add boiled diced potato.
• Can add more water if you want more gravy.
• Don't overcook the chana.