Channa Masala ~ Madhu

This particular Channa Masala recipe was given to me by a friend name madhu. I tasted it at her home and have been wanting to prepare it ever since. Finally got to make it yesterday. This dish is a high protein, dry saute, tangy masala curry, tastes even better garnished with fresh coriander leaves and finely chopped onions. Makes for a delicious dinner with chappathi or rice.

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Channa - 2cup(Boiled)
2.Ginger garlic paste-1tbs
3.Onion-1
4.Tomato-1
5.Green chilli-4
6.Chana masala powder-1tbs
7.Chilli powder-1tbs
8.Corriander powder-1tbs
9.Turmeric powder-pinch
10.Salt-as per taste
11.Corriander leaves-to garnish
12.Oil
13.Cinnamon-1
14.Cloves-3
15.Cardamom-2
16.Potato-2(Optional)

GRIND:
Onion
Tomato
Green chilli

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Soak the chana overnight and boil it in with enough water and drain the water and keep it aside
• Meanwhile heat oil in a pan,add cinnamon,cardamom,cloves let it splutter and add grinded paste,gingergarlic paste,salt and turmeric powder saute it untill raw smell goes
• Now add cooked channa ,chana masala powder.chilli powder,corriander powder and a cup of  water and cook on medium heat for few mins untill thick because it is semi dry dish.
• Adjust the spices and salt and garnish with fresh corriander leaves and onions.

GOES WELL WITH:
     Chappathi and rice