Kabuli Chana

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :25 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

100 gms kabuli chana (white chick peas)
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 cup grated onions
1/4 cup tomato puree
1 tsp sliced ginger (adrak)
1/2 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania) leaves
1/4 tsp garam masala
salt taste
sliced onions for garnishing
chopped green chillies for garnishing
sliced tomatoes for garnishing

Method :

Clean, wash and soak the kabuli chana in enough water for 8 to 10 hours.Add the salt and pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles or till cooked.Heat a pan, add the cumin seeds and roast till they turn golden brown.Add the coriander powder and turmeric powder and saute for 10 seconds.Add the onions, tomato puree, ginger, garlic, chilli powder and the remaining water, mix well and pressure cook for 10 minutes.Open the lid and simmer till the mixture becomes dry.Add the cooked chana along with the preserved water and simmer for 7 minutes.Add the garam masala and half the chopped coriander, mix well and cook till the gravy thickens.Garnish with sliced onions, green chilies and sliced tomatoes.Serve hot.