Chana Chaat

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :25 mins
Total Time :40 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup kala chana (brown chick peas)
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp green chilli paste
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
2 tsp chaat masala
1/2 cup boiled , peeled and chopped potatoes
salt to taste
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped raw mangoes (optional)
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
4 tsp lemon juice

Method :

Soak the kala chana in enough water in a deep bowl overnight. Next day, drain it.Add enough water and pressure cook in a pressure cooker for 4 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Drain and keep aside.Heat the butter in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the green chilli paste and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the onions turn translucent.Add the tomatoes, chilli powder, garam masala and chaat masala, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes.Add the potatoes, chana, salt, raw mangoes, coriander and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

How to pack

Allow it to cool completely, and pack in an air-tight tiffin box.