Ingredients

• 1 cup - black channa
• 1 - cloves
• 1/2 inch piece - cinnamon
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 2 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tbsp - garam masala powder/channa masala powder
• 1 - onion medium sized chopped lengthwise
• 2 tsp - ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 - tomato
• A few - curry leaves
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1/2 small size - lemon
• For grinding:
• 1 medium sized - tomato
• 1/2 cup - coconut grated
• 1/2 tsp - fennel (sombu)

How to Make Black Channa Masala

• Grind the ingredients listed with a little water to a fine, thin paste.
• Pressure cook channa with a pinch of turmeric powder and keep aside.
• In a kadai, add oil and temper with cloves and cinnamon.
• Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 mins.
• Add onion, half tomato, curry leaves and fry well till onions turn light brown.
• Add boiled channa, chilli powder, channa masala/garam masala powder and mix well.
• Now add the ground coconut paste, saute till all is combined.
• Allow it to boil and switch off when oil separates.
• Squeeze lemon juice while serving.
• Recipe and Image courtesy: Sharmis Passions
• http://www.sharmispassions.com/