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Ingredients:
1.Chana(Chick pea) - 1 cup
2.Onion - 1large(1/4 finely chopped, 3/4 Pureed)
3.Tomato - 1 pureed
4.Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
5.Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
6.Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
7.Garam masala - 1 tsp
8.Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp chopped
9.Oil or Ghee - 1 tbsp
10.Salt to taste
Seasoning:
Oil or Ghee - 1/2 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Pinch of Asafoetida
Method:
1.Soak Chana overnight in water (atleast 6 to 8 hours).For one cup of chana ,add 2 1/2 to 3 cups of water for soaking.
2.Pressure cook chana covered with enough water.Cook for almost 20 minutes(Keep the stove 10 minutes in High and 10 minutes in medium)
3.Take the pressure cooker off the stove and let it stand for 5 minutes.
4.Heat oil in a deep and thick bottomed pan.
5.Add chopped onion,roast it.Add ginger garlic paste, fry for a minute.
6.Add onion puree, fry till the raw smell goes.Then add tomato puree,saute for a minute.
7.Add cooked chana at this stage with a 1 cup of water(You can use the water used for cooking chana)
8.Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.
9.Bring to boil.Add Garam masala to it.
10.If you want to thinner the consistency of curry, add some water
11.Adjust the taste of salt and chilli as per your requirement.
12.Garnish with coriander leaves.
13.Heat 1/2 tbsp of oil in a separate pan.Roast cumin seeds and then Asafoetida.Top it over the masala and stir.
14.Serve with Roti or Rice.Tips:
If you forget to soak chana overnight, this tip will help for Quick soak:
1.Rinse chana.Add about 3 cups of water to a cup of chana.
2.Bring to rapid boil, boil for 2 minutes.
3.Remove from heat.Cover and stand for 1 hour.
4.Drain soak water.
5.Pressure cook chana as per the directions given above