Chana Masala Curry

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A flavorful and easy-to-make curry with chickpeas and spices, perfect to accompany pooris.

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Serves 4

medium

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Ingredients

  1. chickpeas - 1 cup (soaked in water for 2 hours)
  2. mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
  3. onion - 1 (chopped)
  4. salt - to taste (as per taste)
  5. turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  6. ginger garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
  7. green chillies - 4 (chopped)
  8. tomato - 3 (2 pureed, 1 chopped for garnish)
  9. chole masala powder - 3 teaspoons
  10. coriander leaves - 1 bunch (for garnish)
  11. black salt - a pinch (a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Cook Chickpeas: Soak chickpeas in water for 2 hours, then boil until soft.
  2. Prepare the Curry Base: Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, chopped onion, and salt. Saute until onions turn transparent.
  3. Add Spices and Tomato: Add turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, green chillies, and tomato puree. Cook until moisture evaporates.
  4. Add Chole Masala: Stir in chole masala powder, a pinch of black salt, and the boiled chickpeas with water. Cook to a slightly thicker consistency.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Finish with chopped tomatoes and coriander leaves. Serve hot with pooris.

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