Kala Chana Masala

Also known as black chickpea curry.

Black chana is smaller than regular chickpeas and is available in most Indian grocery stores. Though small, they are very high in protein!

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Makes 4-5 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups black channa

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

• 1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin powder

• 1/4 tsp turmeric

• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

• 1 1/2 tsp chana masala

• 2 bay leaves

• 3 tbsp oil

• salt to taste

Method

1. Wash, rinse, and soak black chana overnight.

2. Pressure cook black chana with a pinch of baking soda and 2 cups of water until chana is soft and tender.

3. In a pan, heat oil on medium heat and add bay leaves.

4. Fry for one minute, then add onions and fry until translucent.

5. Add ginger-garlic paste and mix for a couple of minutes.

6. Add tomatoes and sauté well until softened.

7. Add turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander-cumin powder and mix until evenly distributed.

8. Mix in the cooked black chana along with all of the water and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

9. Add in chana masala and simmer for another couple of minutes.

10. Garnish with coriander leaves, and enjoy with bread of choice.