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.