Channa Masala (சன்னா மசாலா)



Channa Masala

Cooking Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-5 people


 Ingredients

• 1 Cup of Channa Dal (boiled)
• 2 pieces of Cinnamon
• 2 pieces of Cloves
• 1 small piece of Bay Leaf
• 1 Large Onion (Chopped)
• 2 Small Tomatoes (Grinded Puree)
• 1/2 tsp of Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 1/4 tsp of Cumin Powder
• 1/4 tsp of Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp of Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp of Red Chili Powder
• 2 tsp of Chana Masala Powder
• 1/2 tsp of Garam Masala Powder
• 1/2 tsp of Chat Masala Powder
• 1 tbsp of Oil
• Salt for taste

For Garnishing

• Some Coriander Leaves
• Half Lemon (Squeezed)

Procedure

1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan, then add the cinnammon, cloves, bay leaves. Then Stir (fry) it for a little while.
2. Add the onions to the pan, and stir it until it gets a little brown.
3. Add the ginger garlic paste, and stir it again.
4. Add the tomato puree, then stir it for about 5-10 mins. (until tomatoes get nicely cooked)
5. Add all the Cumin Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chili Powder, Chana Masala Powder, Garam Masala Powder, and salt with a cup of water. Stir it up nicely
6. Close it with the lid, and let it cook for about 10 mins
7. Add the boiled Channa Dal into the pan, then stir it up a bit. Close it with the lid, and let it cook for about 20 mins for it to thicken.
8. After it thickens, add the chat masala, stir it up.
9. Turn the stove off.
10. After it's settled in a separate dish or bowl, you may squeeze a lemon, sprinkle it wih coriander leaves.
11. You have yourself a Channa Masala!