Chana Masala

This is Part two of a two part Blog. The first one, we concentrated on making Puri. CLICK HERE FOR RECIPE This blog will teach you how to make Chana Masala.

Chana Masala is a dry dish when accompanied with Puri (type of bread), it’s delicious. You can also make it more runny and enjoy it with rice.

>>>> Click here for the Puri Recipe

Prep time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 30 mins – 1 hour

Ingredients

6 tbsp of oil
1 green chilli
2 garlic cloves crushed
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
Salt to taste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp Chilli Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp whole seeds
1 medium onion, halved and finely sliced
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
Can of chickpeas
½ cup of water
handful of coriander leaves, finely chopped

Method

Set a medium-size pan over medium heat. When it’s hot, pour in the oil.
Tip in the onions and sauté until soft and golden. Add splashes of water to prevent any sticking.
Add the tomatoes and cook.
Add the ginger, garlic & spices, mix well, and then let it cook down.
Add the chickpeas.
Cook for 5-10 minutes.
Add ½ cup of water and let it come to the boil.
After 5 minutes turn the heat to low and cook for a further 15-20 minutes.
Keep stirring.
Add the coriander leaves and mix well.

Serve with immediately with Puri (Click for Recipe)