Chana Masala- Authentic & Easy Chickpea Curry

Chana Masala is a easy gravy for your chapati or rice. A blend of coconut with spices makes this vegetarian gravy tasty. This Indian chickpea gravy is made from the Black or KalaChana. 

Chana is Brown Chickpea , a Indian legume variety, healthy and rich in proteins, gluten free and vegan delight. You can add it to make salads, sundal also. Whether served with warm, fluffy rice or your favorite type of flatbread, this Chana Masala gravy is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Recipe for Chana masala

Ingredients

• 1 cup boiled Kala Chana(kadle)

  

  Chana Masala

  
  
• Salt-taste
• Water
• Jeera-1/2 tsp
• Green Chilies-2-3
• Ginger-small piece
• Coconut-1/4 cup grated
• Onion-1/2 cup chopped
• Tomato-1/4 cup chopped 

Seasoning:

• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds 
• 1/2 tsp jeera
• 1/2 tsp chana dal
• 1/2 tsp urad dal
• hing -pinch
• curry leaves-few

• Method :  

  
  
  Soak the chana previous night in water. Next day in a pressure cooker, cook the chana well for 4-5 whistles. Meanwhile grind grated coconut , onion, ginger, jeera, chilies with less water. Next in a vessel , add the cooked chana,  add the ground paste and mix. Add salt, chopped tomato  and mix well. Cook on low heat for 5-10 mins. Heat oil in a pan, add the seasoning items, once done add to the sabzi. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  
  
  Serve Chana Masala hot with white rice or chapati.

So, gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and enjoy a hearty homemade meal that’s bursting with authentic Indian flavors!

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