Chana Masala | Horse Gram Curry

Ingredients :

• 1 cup horse gram (chana) (sprouted) 
• 1 cup Onion-Coconut Paste
• 2 tbsp. Oil
• 1/4 tsp. Mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp. Cumin Seeds
• 1/8 tsp. Asafoetida
• 1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp. Red chili Powder
• 4 to 5 Curry leaves
• 1/2 cup Onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp. Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp. Cumin Powder
• Salt to taste

Method :

1. In a small pressure cooker heat 2 tbsp oil. temper with Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Asafoetida powder, Turmeric Powder, red chili powder and Curry leaves.

2.Now add Onion -coconut paste saute for a minute.

3.Add sprouted horse gram (chana) and saute for a minute.

4.Add cumin and coriander powder, add enough water to pressure cook (approx 1 to 1 1/2 cup). Add salt to taste.

5. Give a nice stir and close pressure cooker with lid.

6. Let the pressure cooker cool down. Open the lid. Turn the heat on. Once the curry starts boiling, Stir nicely. Also add  a little water, if needed, to adjust the consistency. Taste the curry and add salt or chili powder to your taste.

Serve curry with steamy white rice.