Spicy Chana

If you are in a hurry and need to cook up something quick and easy, this recipe is just right.

Category: Main Course
Ingredients (Serving for 2)

Chick Peas : 1 can
Cumin Seeds (Jeera) : 1 tsp
Corainder Powder (dhaniya) : 2 tsp
Chili Powder (mirchi) : 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder (haldi) : 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder : 1 tsp
Chana Masala Powder : 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves : finely chopped
Water : 1/2 cup
Oil : 2 tbsp

Method

• Wash and drain a can of chick peas.
• Put chick peas into a bowl and add coriander, turmeric, chili powder and salt.
• Heat the oil in a pan. Add cumin and wait for it to sputter.
• Add the chick peas with the masala.Cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add the chana masala powder.
• Add a little water and cook for another 5-6 minutes, which will become a thick gravy.
• Once cooked, mash some of the chanas so the dish has a good consistency.
• Add garam masala and some finely chopped coriander leaves just before serving.
• Serve hot with Buns (for the quick dish) or puris for a heavy lunch. A side dish that goes well here is Boondi Raita.

Spicy Chana

Boondi Raita