Easy Light Chana Masala with Roti
Thinking of making light lunch / dinner well here it is , and you can also have it with White Rice.
Ingredients
Dry chickpeas-1/2 to 3/4 cup
Kashmiri chili powder-1 tsp(or to taste)
Coriander powder-1.5 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder-3/4 tsp
Green chili( cut vertically)-1 no
Water-1 and 3/4 to 2 cups
Chopped Coriander leaves-2 tbsp
Oil-as required
Salt-to taste
To grind together
Diced Onion-1 large
Diced Tomato-1 large
Ginger-1" piece
Garlic-2 small cloves
Notes and Recipe taken from : kurryleaves.net
Directions
Soak chickpeas overnight (or for about 8 hrs).Drain ,rinse well and keep aside.Grind together all the ingredients listed under'to grind' to form a smooth paste.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the prepared onion- tomato paste.Cook for few minutes,stirring well in between, until oil starts to separate.
Reduce flame to low and add kashmiri chili powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder,garam masala and green chili.Mix well and cook for about a minute.
Add water,chickpeas and salt to taste.Close the pressure cooker and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
Open the cooker when the pressure is released and add chopped coriander leaves.( if you require a thicker gravy place cooker on a medium heat and cook until desired consistency is reached.
