chana masala

Name: chana masala
Ingredients: 2 cup bengal gram; 1/2 tsp salt; 7 clove garlic(minced or crushed); 1 inch ginger(minced or crushed); 1 stick cinamon(small); 1 each bay leaf; 2 medium onions(chopped); 2 large tomatoes(chopped); 2 tsp cumin powder; 2 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 dash garam masala powder; 1 salt to taste; 1 slice lemon; 1/2 bunch coriander leaves chopped; 1 water; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

19 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 cup bengal gram
1/2 tsp salt
7 clove garlic(minced or crushed)
1 inch ginger(minced or crushed)
1 stick cinamon(small)
1 each bay leaf
2 medium onions(chopped)
2 large tomatoes(chopped)
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1 dash garam masala powder
1 salt to taste
1 slice lemon
1/2 bunch coriander leaves chopped
1 water
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

1

soak d bengal gram in water overnight or atleast 5-6 hours
2

in a pressure cooker add the bengal gram,cover it with water half an inch more than the level of the beans.add salt and cook for 4-5 whistles
3

the beans should b soft but nt falling apart
4

in a saucepan,heat the oil,add the cinamon stick & the bay leaf.add the ginger,garlic.when they turn a golden colour,add the onions
5

fry the onions til they turn golden brown.add the turmeric powder,cumin powder,coriander powder,red chilli powder & salt.sprinkle some water so that the spices dont burn.
6

add the tomatoes & sugar,cook until tomatoes are tender.
7

add half a cup water and bring it to a boil.
8

now add the cooked beans,mix well,simmer for 5-7 min,adjust the seasoning.add the garam masala,lemon juice,mix well.
9

garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.