Masala Black Chickpea

Kala chana/chola more commonly known is full of protein and is very tasty too. I hope you all will enjoy this simple recipe.

Let us start cooking!!!

Ingredients:
Black chickpeas: 1 cup (soaked overnight)
Tomato: 1 large (cut into small pieces)
Onion: 1 large (cut into small pieces)
Oil: 1 tbsp
Asafetida: 1 pinch
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Coriander powder: 2 tsp
Red chilly powder: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: ½ tsp
Coriander leaves: 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Cook the chana with salt, turmeric powder and 1 ½ cups of water in pressure cooker for 10-11 whistles on low flame.

2. In a kadai heat oil.
3. Add asafetida and cumin seeds. Fry for a few seconds.
4. Add onions and fry till translucent.

5. Add coriander powder and red chilly powder.

6. Add tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are mushy.

7. Add the boiled chickpeas with more 1/2 cup of water.

8. Cover the kadai and let the chickpeas cook till all the water has been absorbed or for around 10-15 minutes.
9. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Tips:
1. You can add ginger garlic paste for added flavors.
2. You can increase/decrease the quantity of water depending upon how you want it to be.

See you soon with a new recipe till then Happy Cooking!!!