Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
Chana Masala
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 2 tomatoes, pureed
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 2 tsp coriander powder
- • 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the soaked chickpeas with a little salt until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat the oil, crackle the cumin seeds, and sauté the onion until golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the ginger-garlic paste, then the tomato puree, and cook until the oil separates.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the coriander powder, amchur, and salt.
5
Phase 5
Add the chickpeas with a splash of their cooking water and simmer for 10-15 minutes, lightly mashing a few.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm as a side with bhatura, poori, or steamed rice.