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Easy Malvani Kala Chana Masala Recipe - Spicy Kala Chana Curry Recipe
Easy Malvani Kala Chana Masala Recipe - Spicy Kala Chana Curry Recipe is a delicious Lunch dish that can be prepared in just 0 minutes....
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10 Min Prep
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30 Min Cook
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4 Servings
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Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 Dry Red Chillies
- 2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
- 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- 2 Cloves (Laung)
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
- 1 Star anise
- 1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
- 1 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
- 1 cup Kala Chana (Brown Chickpeas) - soaked overnight
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 4 cloves Garlic - chopped
- 1 tablespoon Jaggery
- 1 cup Tamarind Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cream
- Salt - to taste
- Coriander (Dhania) Leaves - a small bunch
- Sunflower Oil
Instructions
1
To begin making the Malvani Chana Masala method, we will first keep the items required ready for the malvani masala.Preheat a pot over medium mildly hot; toss in the spices for the malvani masala into the pot and bake for about a minute until you can smell the aromas coming through.
2
You will also notice the spices change color, as they are getting roasted.Once roasted, allow the spices to cool. Once cooled, purée them into a velvety dusting masala condiment and keep aside.In the meantime pressure prepare the soaked chana for at least 6 to 10 whistle or for 25 moments in a pressure cooker along with 3 cups of liquid and seasoning to tangy profile.
3
Turn off the mildly hot and allow the pressure to release naturally.Once the kala chana is cooked, take out about 1/4 cup of cooked chana and purée it in a mixer to a coarse paste. This is done to give a thick texture to the Malvani kala chana broth.Once the chana is blended, keep it aside.mildly hot cooking oil in a kadai over medium mildly hot; toss in mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow it to crackle for few seconds.toss in minced garlic and sauté till they soften.
4
toss in in the powdered Malvani masala onto the kadai and mix gently sauté for a few seconds. mix gently in the ground kala chana masala paste, the cooked chana masala, tamarind liquid, jaggery and heavy cream and give it a mix gently.Check the seasoning and spices and adjust to tangy profile accordingly.
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toss in liquid if required to give the Malvani Kala Chana Masala a curry like consistency.Bring the Malvani Kala Chana Masala to a brisk bubble.
6
Turn the mildly hot to low and bubble gently the masala for about 5 moments so the masalas get well incorporated into the Kala Chana.Once done, turn off the mildly hot and transfer the Malvani Kala Chana Masala to a serving container and present fiery.present the Malvani Chana Masala method along with Malabar Parotta, Steamed Rice, Beetroot, Carrot & Cucumber Salad with Peanuts for lunch or dinner.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
Maharashtrian Recipes
Maharashtrian Recipes
Course
Lunch
Lunch
Diet
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Total Time
40 mins
40 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
10 minsCooking Time
30 minsTotal Time
40 minsMaster Chef
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