Perfect Kala Chana Masala

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak 1 cup of black chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 7 to 8 hours.
  2. 2Cook the soaked chickpeas in a cooker with 4 cups of water, ginger julienne, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1 tsp ghee and close the cooker with the lid.
  3. 3Cook on low flame for 5-6 whistles.
  4. 4Prepare the masala by mixing 2 tbsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp black salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, and 1 tsp chana masala powder.
  5. 5Add 1/4 cup of the reserved water from the boiled chickpeas to the prepared masala and mix well to form a paste.
  6. 6Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan or kadai and add 1 tsp cumin seed and 1/2 tsp asafoetida. Temper the spices.
  7. 7Pour the prepared masala into the pan and cook on low-medium flame until the oil starts to separate.
  8. 8Add the cooked chickpeas with the reserved water to the pan and mix well.
  9. 9Add 2 slit green chilies and some ginger julienne and cook until the water slightly reduces.
  10. 10Add 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1.5 tsp amchoor powder, some kasuri methi, salt to taste, and 1 tsp ghee. Mix well.
  11. 11Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with puri.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Black Chickpeas
  • 4 cup Water
  • 0 Ginger julienne
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin Seed
  • 1 Bay Leaf /Indian/Tej Patta
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pure Ghee
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri Red chilly powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1 tsp Chana Masala
  • 2 tbsp Pure Ghee
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seed
  • 0.5 tsp Asafoetida
  • 2 Green Chilli
  • 0.5 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1.5 tsp Aamchoor Powder
  • 0 Kasoori Methi
  • 0 Salt
  • 1 tsp Pure Ghee
  • 0 Chopped Coriander

Equipment

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Tips

  • Soak black chickpeas for 7-8 hours
  • Add a little ghee to the cooker lid to prevent water from spilling
  • Cook the chickpeas on medium-high flame until it boils
  • Dissolve the masala in the reserved water from the boiled chickpeas
  • Add ghee at the end to enhance shine and flavor