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Rainy-Day Feast Chana
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Rainy-Day Feast Chana

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Gadwal cooking — Rainy-Day Feast Chana brings a rainy-day touch with a classic kofta finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Chickpeas1 cup, soaked
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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Watch how it's made

Video: The Secret Masala That Makes Rainy Day Chana Unforgettable # authentic recipe, chana masala · on YouTube