Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Channa Masala

Channa Masala is the best gravy to have with Poori.





Cooking Time: 30Mins
Ingredients:
Channa Dhal (Chick Peas) 2cups (Soaked for 2hours)
Onion (Big)                       1No.
Tomato                             1No.
Ginger Garlic Paste            2tsp 
Cumin Seeds                     1tsp
Green Chilli                       1No.
Chilli Powder                     1tsp
Coriander Powder             1tsp
Jeera Powder                    1/4tsp
Bay Leaves                       1No.
Cinnamon Stick                 1No
Star Anise                         2Nos.
Cloves                              4Nos.
Salt                                   to taste 
Coriander Leaves               few Strands
Oil                                     4tsp

Preparation Method:
1. Soak Channa Dhal in water for 2hrs. Pressure Cook Channa Dhal for 5Whistles.Add little salt while cooking.
2. In a heavy bottomed pan, add oil. Add the Garam Masala ingredients,Cumin seeds and Chopped Onion. Add very little salt.Saute them till the Onion turns golden brown.Add Ginger Garlic Paste and saute it till the raw smell leaves. Now add Turmeric Powder.
3. Add Tomato and saute them till it mashes well.Add Green Chilli. Add the Chilli Powder,Coriander Powder, Jeera Powder.Add little water. Don't make the mix dry.
4. Finally add Channa Dhal and required amount of Water. Boil it for sometime.Check for Salt & taste.At the end add Coriander leaves and little lime juice.

Tips:
1.Use the Channa Cooked water for cooking.
2. Channa Dhal should not be over cooked.

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