Channa masala

Channa masala ingredients:

1. White channa – 1 cup
2. Onion – 1 finely chopped
3. Tomato – 1 finely chopped
4. Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
5. Chilli powder – 1½ tsp
6. Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
7. Garam masala - 1 tsp
8. Oil – 3 tbsp
9. Salt – to taste
10. Cardamom – 2
11. Cinnamon – ½ inch piece
12. Cloves – 2
13. Coriander leaves - for garnishing

2. Channa Preparation:

Soak the channa overnight and pressure cook for three to four whistles with salt.

Take a pan and heat with 3 tbsp of oil.

Add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.

Sauté for few seconds.

Then add chopped onions.

Fry till they turn into golden brown colour.

Then add ginger garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell disappears.

Now add the chopped tomatoes.

Sauté till the tomatoes are smashed.

Then add chilli powder and turmeric powder.

Sauté for few seconds.

Now add the cooked channa, garam masala and cook for few mins.

Finally garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with paratha, roti or batura.