Channa Masala

Serves-3 

Poori then channa masala comes as a default side dish (Ya I agree even potato masala is in the default list)..So tasty and makes us to eat more poori/roti.Lets see the procedure.

Ingredients:

• White channa -1 cup 
• Onion -1 large
• Tomato -1&1/2
• Coriander leaves -2 tbsp
• Channa masala powder -1 tsp
• Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp(optional)
• Green chilli -2
• Salt -To taste

To temper:

• Oil -2 tsp
• Cumin/jeera -1 tsp
• Cardamom -2
• Cinnamon -1
• Ginger garlic paste -1 tsp

Method:

• Soak channa dhal overnight and pressure cook it with salt and turmeric powder for 4-5 whistles.
• Now in a pan temper with items given under 'to temper'.
• Then add chopped onion followed by ginger garlic paste.
• Saute till raw smell disappears.Then add chopped tomatoes,green chilli,salt.Cook till it turns mushy.
• Then add channa masala powder,turmeric powder(optional).
• Add water.Now grind 3-4 tbsp of cooked channa dhal in a mixie and add it (by doing this you will get a thicker consistency for your masala).
• Now add the pressure cooked channa to it.
• When it comes to boil,add coriander leaves.
• When you serve just add some raw onion on the top of masala(it really enhances the taste).

                                      

Notes:

• Adjust the spiciness as you wish.You can add red chilli powder also for extra spice.