Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
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 black chickpeas, soaked overnight
- • 1/2 cup grated coconut, roasted
- • 2 tsp coriander seeds, roasted
- • 4 dried red chilies, roasted
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 cup thick coconut milk
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 10 curry leaves
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the chickpeas until soft.
2
Phase 2
Grind the roasted coconut, coriander seeds, and dried red chilies into a smooth paste.
3
Phase 3
Combine the chickpeas, ground paste, turmeric, salt, and 1 cup water and simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the coconut milk and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Heat the coconut oil, fry the curry leaves until fragrant, pour over the curry, and serve with puttu or appam.