Kala Chana (dry)

INGREDIENTS

• 100gm -150gm Kala Chana
• 2 Medium Onion, chopped
• 2 Medium Tomato, chopped finely
• 2-3 Green Chilly, chopped finely
• 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
• 1 Tspn Garam Masala
• 1 Tspn Chat Powder
• 1 Tspn Turmeric Powder
• Salt, as per taste
• 1 Sprig Coriander Leaves, chopped finely

METHOD

• Soak the chana overnight. Rinse. Boil in salted water for around 20 minutes or till chana is soft.
• Heat a pan and add oil. Add the cumin seeds. As they splutter, add onion and green chilly. Saute till onions are translucent.
• Add the tomatoes, salt and turmeric. Fry till oil starts oozing from the masala.
• Add the chana and mix well. Cook on a low flame for 5-6 minutes. Add the garam masala and chat powder. Give it a final stir and garnish with julienned ginger strips and coriander. Serve hot !