How To Make Channa Masala Gravy

Channa Masala is the great Indian side dish for chapathi, Parata and Chola Poori. Its prepared with main ingredients chickpeas , Onion and tomato paste.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Soaking time: 4 hours

Total times: 45 minutes

Serving: 4

Course: Curry

Cuisine: Indian recipe

Ingredients:
For Curry:

1 Onion, Finely Chopped

1 Bayleaf

2 Piece Cinnamons

2 Cardamoms

3 Cloves

1 Tblsp Coriander Powder

1 Tblsp Garam masala Powder

1 Cup Black Channa
2 Tblsp Cooking oil

Salt as needed

Water as needed

For Grinding:

2 Onion, Chopped

3 Medium size Tomato

1 Tblsp Ginger and Garlic Paste

1 Tblsp Chilly Powder
1 tsp Turmeric
1 Tblsp oil

For garnishing:

Methi leaves

Preparation:

1. Wash 2 or 3 times channa and soak it in water for 4 hours

2. After 4 hours drain the water from channa, transfer it to the cooker along with water and few salt. cover the pressure cooker for 3 whistles. Once the pressure cooker settle down, open it drain the water and keep aside

3. Transfer the Ginger and garlic to the blender, grind it then keep aside

Method:

Gravy Masala:

1. In a pan add 1 tblsp oil and add onion, sauté it till gets transparent

2. Add Ginger & garlic paste and sauté them till raw smell disappear

3. Add Tomato, sauté it till gets mushy

4. Add Chilly powder and turmeric, sauté them for a minute. Transfer the fried ingredients to the plate and let it cool for a minutes.

5. Transfer the whole to the blender, grind it as a smooth paste. Transfer to the bowl and keep aside.

Gravy

1. In a pan add 2 tblsp oil, then add Cloves, Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Bayleaves. Sauté it on low heat for a minute

2. Add Onion and sauté it till onion gets transparent

3. Add Gravy masala and sauté it for a minute (Don’t fry long time because its already fried)