Channa Masala

Ingredients :

Gorbanzo Beans 1 cup or 1 can
Salt Acc to taste

Yogurt              1/2 cup

Tamarind juice      1/4 cup(optional)

Garam masala        1 tsp

Bay leaf            2 Nos

Oil                 1 Tbsp.

Lemon juice         1 Tbsp or to taste.

Blend to Paste : 

Onions              1 NO

Tomatoes            2 Nos

Ginger              1'inch piece

Garlic              1 No

Cumin               1 tbsp

Chilli powder       Acc to taste

Garnish: 

Cilantro           1/4 Finely Chopped.

Onion small        1 No , Cut into wedges.

Tomato             1 NO , Cut into wedges. 

Preparation :

If using Fresh Beans soak it overnight or for 5-6 hrs. 

Pressure cook with a tea bag.Discard the tea bag & keep 

the beans aside .

Heat oil in a pan & add bay leaf & the paste. Allow it 

to cook for few minutes. Add Yogurt & tamarind extract 

& let it cook till the oil floats on top. Add the Beans 

& 1/2 Cup of water & let it cook till it reaches the 

boiling point. Add the garam masala & switch off the 

stove. 

Mix in lemon juice . Discard the Bay leaf. Garnish with  Cilantro, Tomato & Onion wedges before Serving.