Chana Masala Gravy

44 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak 200g of chickpeas in water for 8 hours.
  2. 2Soak 200g of chickpeas in water for 8 hours.
  3. 3Soak 200g of chickpeas in water for 8 hours.
  4. 4Add soaked chickpeas, water and salt to the pressure cooker.
  5. 5Add soaked chickpeas, water and salt to the pressure cooker.
  6. 6Add soaked chickpeas, water and salt to the pressure cooker.
  7. 7Cook for 4-5 whistles on medium heat.
  8. 8Cook for 4-5 whistles on medium heat.
  9. 9Cook for 4-5 whistles on medium heat.
  10. 10Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan.
  11. 11Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan.
  12. 12Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan.
  13. 13Add 2 chopped onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
  14. 14Add 2 chopped onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
  15. 15Add 2 chopped onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
  16. 16Add 1 inch ginger, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp coriander powder and 2 tsp chili powder to the pan.
  17. 17Add 1 inch ginger, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp coriander powder and 2 tsp chili powder to the pan.
  18. 18Add 1 inch ginger, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp coriander powder and 2 tsp chili powder to the pan.
  19. 19Add 1 tsp of dry mango powder and mix well.
  20. 20Add 1 tsp of dry mango powder and mix well.
  21. 21Add 1 tsp of dry mango powder and mix well.
  22. 22Add some water to prevent burning.
  23. 23Add some water to prevent burning.
  24. 24Add some water to prevent burning.
  25. 25Cover the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes.
  26. 26Cover the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes.
  27. 27Cover the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes.
  28. 28Blend the mixture until smooth.
  29. 29Blend the mixture until smooth.
  30. 30Blend the mixture until smooth.
  31. 31Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan.
  32. 32Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan.
  33. 33Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan.
  34. 34Add 1 cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, 3 cardamoms, 3 cloves, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, and 2 green chilies.
  35. 35Add 1 cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, 3 cardamoms, 3 cloves, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, and 2 green chilies.
  36. 36Add 1 cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, 3 cardamoms, 3 cloves, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, and 2 green chilies.
  37. 37Add the blended onion and tomato mixture to the pan and mix well.
  38. 38Add the blended onion and tomato mixture to the pan and mix well.
  39. 39Add the blended onion and tomato mixture to the pan and mix well.
  40. 40Add the cooked chickpeas (without water) and mix well.
  41. 41Add the cooked chickpeas (without water) and mix well.
  42. 42Add the cooked chickpeas (without water) and mix well.
  43. 43Cook for 5 minutes with the lid on.
  44. 44Cook for 5 minutes with the lid on.
  45. 45Cook for 5 minutes with the lid on.
  46. 46Smash some chickpeas to thicken the gravy. Add the smashed chickpeas to the pan.
  47. 47Smash some chickpeas to thicken the gravy. Add the smashed chickpeas to the pan.
  48. 48Smash some chickpeas to thicken the gravy. Add the smashed chickpeas to the pan.
  49. 49Cook for 2 minutes and garnish with coriander leaves.
  50. 50Cook for 2 minutes and garnish with coriander leaves.
  51. 51Cook for 2 minutes and garnish with coriander leaves.

Ingredients

  • 200 g chickpeas
  • 200 g chickpeas
  • 200 g chickpeas
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 2 onions
  • 2 onions
  • 2 onions
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 4 garlic
  • 4 garlic
  • 4 garlic
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dry mango powder
  • 1 tsp dry mango powder
  • 1 tsp dry mango powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 cinnamon
  • 1 cinnamon
  • 1 cinnamon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cardamom
  • 3 cardamom
  • 3 cardamom
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cloves
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 green chilies
  • 2 green chilies
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 handful coriander leaves
  • 1 handful coriander leaves
  • 1 handful coriander leaves

Equipment

pressure cookerblender