Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
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 chickpeas, soaked overnight
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 bay leaf
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 2 tomatoes, chopped
- • 1 tbsp ginger, julienned
- • 2 tsp coriander powder
- • 1 tsp garam masala
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the chickpeas with the bay leaf and salt until tender, about 25 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee, crackle the cumin seeds, and fry the onion until deep golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the ginger julienne and tomatoes with the coriander powder and salt; cook until the ghee separates.
4
Phase 4
Add the chickpeas with some cooking liquid and simmer 20 minutes, crushing a few to thicken the gravy.
5
Phase 5
Sprinkle over the garam masala and serve with bhatura or rice.