Pindi Chana Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Wash and soak 2 ½ cups black chana for 8 hours or overnight . Then pressure cook for 7 to 8 whistles.

step 2

• STEP 1.In a preheated pan, add 1 tsp oil, 1 finely chopped onion, 1 inch ginger finely chopped, 2 green chillies slit. Saute till the onions soften and begin to change colour.

step 3

• STEP 1.Then add 1 inch stick cinnamon ( dalchini), 2 to3 cardamom pods, ½ tsp turmeric (haldi) powder, ½ tsp garam masala powder, ½ tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp amchur ( dried mango) powder for sourness and ½ cup cooked tomato puree.

step 4

• STEP 1.Mix well and saute for a few minutes till tomatoes soften, Then add 2 1/2 cups cooked kala chana and salt to taste.

step 6

• STEP 1.Boil for a few minutes and then turn heat to simmer for 10 minutes and cook till semi dry.

step 7

• STEP 1.Lastly add finely chopped coriander leaves, give it a quick stir and turn off the heat.