chana masala powder
In a pan, add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, cloves, black cardamom, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and dry red chili. roast spices for 2 minutes.
Cool slightly and transfer it into the mixture jar. Then add amchur powder, kasuri methi, and turmeric powder. Grind it into fine powder
Chana masala is ready. store it in an air-tight container.
pressure cooking chana:
In a pressure cooker, add 1 cup soaked chana, salt, baking powder, and water.
Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles or until the chana is cooked well.
chana masala curry
in a pan, add ghee and saute 3 pod cardamom, 1 bay leaf, and 1 tsp cumin until spices turn aromatic.
Then add chopped onion and sauté till it is slightly golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili slits. Sauté for 2 minutes till it raw smell goes away.
further, add 1 tbsp of prepared chole masala and mix well.
Then add 2 cup tomato puree, and salt and mix well.
saute until the oil separates from the masala paste.
now add in pressure-cooked chana and mix well. Add water to adjust consistency as required.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the flavours are well absorbed.
Garnish with coriander and enjoy chana masala with kulcha, puri or steamed rice.