KAILASA's Sattvic Cooking
5.4 CHANNA MASALA
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Garbanzo Beans
Seasonings:
| 1 tsp | Mustard seeds |
| ½ tsp | Cumin seeds |
| 1 tsp | Urad dal |
| 1 inch | Ginger, chopped |
| 2 tbsp | Channa Masala powder |
| 1 tbsp | Garam Masala powder |
| ½ tbsp | Red Chilli powder |
| 4 | Tomatoes, chopped |
| 3 tbsp | Sour cream |
| 5-6 stems | Cilantro, chopped |
DIRECTIONS
- 1) Soak garbanzo beans in water overnight.
- 2) Cook garbanzo beans until they are soft to the touch and set aside.
- 3) Heat oil and fry seasonings until the splutter.
- 4) Add channa masala, red chilli and garam masala powder and fry until everything is mixed well.
- 5) Add the tomatoes and fry until they are cooked.
- 6) Add garbanzo beans and 1 ½ cup water.
- 7) Crush 2 tbsp of the beans to make the gravy thick. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 8) Add sour cream and chopped cilantro.
- 9) Mix well and remove from heat.
Serve with pooris, naan or chapathis.