Channa / chick peas Masala

        Channa Masala:

          This masala  goes well with rasam rice, sambar and curd rice.

Ingredients :

·        Channa / chick peas / konda kadalai – 1 cup

·        Sambar powder – 1 ½ spn

·        Garam masala – ½ spn (optional)

·        Salt as needed

To  make a  masala paste:

·        Onion – 2 medium chopped

·        Tomato – 1 chopped

·        Grated coconut – ¼ cup

For seasoning:

·        Oil – 1 spn

·        Mustard seeds – ½ spn

·        Curry leaves

Preparation :

·        Soak channa in water for 12 hrs, pressure cook till it becomes soft.

·        In a blender, grind all the masala ingredients with little water and make the fine paste.

Method :

·        Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds when it splutters, then add curry leaves and saute till it crisp.

·        Then add the masala paste ,sauté well till raw smell goes off.

·        Next add sambar powder, salt and enough water. Cook it for 5 mins.

·        Then add the cooked channa , mix it well.

·        Cover and cook it  till the masala thickens . Done!

Garnish with coriander leaves.

                    

Channa Masala  is ready .serve hot with steamed rice.. J