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Monday 13 July 2015

Instant Channa Masala

Chickpeas also known as Garbanzo beans or bengal gram must be a part of our daily diet. It is so nutritious that one cannot avoid it. It should be a part of the diet of  diabetics and people with high blood pressure. It contains lots of potassium and many other essential minerals which is good for bone health and the heart. Selenium a mineral present in chickpeas prevent tumor growth.


 This is a very easy and tasty side dish made with split chickpeas.

Method:
Heat oil in a pan and saute the chopped onion and tomato. Do Not brown. When it is well sauteed add the turmeric, coriander and chilli powders, Stir and add the garam masala powder. Now add the boiled channa and stir, Add salt and chaat masala. Bring to a boil. Remove from stove. Serve garnished with coriander leaves.
Serve with roti.

Ingredients: 

  • Boiled split chickpea with water - 1/2 cup
  • Onion - 1 finely chopped
  • Tomato -1 finely chopped
  • Oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Garam masala powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Chaat masala - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander leaves - 1 tablespoon chopped
  • Salt


An adaptation from Sanjeev Kapoor recipe.

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