Achari chana masala

I love to cook with chickpeas and relish it. Yes, you can even call me a chickpeas fan  ..Chickpeas are popular for their high protein and fiber content. The best part about it is that it tastes delicious especially if you cook it with blend of spices. Another tempting Achari Chana Masala. The chickpeas are cooked with pickled spices and the dish itself is aromatic which makes it irresistible. I usually prepare the Achari Masala at home and its always better to cook with home grounded masalas.

Achari Chana Masala

Preparation time- 30 minutes
Cooking time- 30 minutes
Total time- 1 hour

Ingredients:

• Chickpeas - 1 cup
• 3 Tomatoes (Finely chopped)
• 1 big onion (finely chopped)
• grated ginger - 1 tsp
• Finely chopped Garlic - 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
• Achari Masala - 2 tsp
• Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

1. Soak chickpeas in water overnight. Drain the water and cook chickpeas with water (approx 3 cups) in a pressure cooker and cook till its soft and cooked properly.
2. Grind onion, ginger and garlic together to make a paste. Grind tomatoes separately to make a puree.
3. Heat oil in a pan and when it's warm, add cumin seeds. When cumin seeds crackle, add onion paste and saute for a minute.
4. Now add tomato puree and mix well. Keep stirring till oil starts leaving on the sides.
5. Now add achari masala, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix it well.
6. Add cooked chickpeas and mix well. If you feel the gravy is too dry add more water (approx ½ cup) . Close the pan and let the chickpeas cook in the spices for few minutes. Keep stirring in between.
7. Now transfer it into a bowl and garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or flat bread.

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