Spicy Chaana Masala

Here comes an interesting alternative to Channa Masala. Here in this recipe, onion, tomato , Ginger , Garlic and Green Chili are ground together and its cooked  along with spices powder. Finally boiled Chaana is added to the gravy.. This method of preparation makes the gravy much more spicier and tastier. Give this recipe a try once when you are about to prepare Channa Masala..  The recipe follows!!

Recipe For : 1

Preparation Time : 40 minutes

Ingredients:

Black Channa           - 1/4 cup  (Karupu Kondakadalai)
Turmeric Powder      - 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder             - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder     - 1/2 tsp
Amchur Powder        - 1/4 tsp (Dry Mango Powder, Can also use lemon instead)
Fennel Seeds             - 1/4 tsp  (Sombu)
Curry Leaves            - few
Salt                           - As required
Oil                            - 1 tbsp

To Grind:

Big Onion                 - 1
Tomato                     - 1
Chopped Ginger       - 2 tsp
Chopped Garlic        - 2 tsp
Green Chili               - 1

Procedure:

• Soak Channa overnight or for 8 hours. After that cook  Channa well/. Chop Big onion and tomato. Grind everything under ' To Grind'.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add fennel seeds to it. When they splutter add ground paste to it.
• Saute till raw flavor goes off. After that add salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder to it.
• Add enough water. Cover with a lid and cook the gravy.
• When all the masalas are mixed up well and cooked, add cooked channa.
• Cook the gravy in low flame till it reaches the desired consistency.
• Switch off the flame and add Amchur Powder. You can also replace it with lemon juice.

Channa, potato and Capsiucm Subji

I wanted to try an alternative gravy for Channa Masala. Then ended with this subji. I used potato to improve the gravy taste and capsicum to give crunchiness to the gravy.

 We had this gravy with Pulkha Roti. The combination was amazing. Give a try to this tastier and healthy Subji some time..

Here goes the recipe...

Recipe For : 1

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Ingredients:

White Channa              - 1 /4 cup

Potato                          - 1 (medium size)

Capsicum                     - 1/2

Big Onion                     - 1

Tomato                         - 1

Ginger-Garlic Paste     - 1 tbsp

Turmeric Powder         - 1tsp
Chilli Powder                - 2 tsp
Cumin Powder             - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder        - 2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
Salt                                 - To Taste
Oil                                   - As Required
Coriander Leaves           - For Garnishing

Procedure:

1. Soak Channa overnight. If you forgot to soak last night you can soak in hot water for 3 hours. Boil Channa. It should be mash-able with your hands.
2. Boil potato.Chop finely Big onion and tomato. Chop boiled potato and capsicum into little bigger pieces.
3.  Heat Oil in a pan.When its hot add chopped onions. I didn't use whole Garam Masala. If you wish you can use before adding onions.
4. Once it become translucent add Ginger Garlic Paste.
5. After the raw flavor goes off, add chopped tomatoes.
6. Add salt, Turmeric powder, Chili powder, Cumin Powder and coriander powder to the pan. Add also some water. Cover with a lid and cook the gravy.
7. When both onions and tomatoes are cooked  add cooked channa and potato.
8. Mix everything well and add also capsiucm
9.  When everything is mixed up well, switch off the flame and add Garam Masala Powder.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.