Chana Masala - Black Chickpeas Stir Fry

One of the healthy & easiest recipe without compromising on the taste. Healthy can be delicious when you have right blend of spices that accompany the main ingredient. 

Protein rich black chickpeas ( Desi Chana) are high in fiber content & low on glycemic index, which makes them suitable for people with Diabetes.  

 Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Desi Chana / Black Cheakpeas

• 1 Onion

• 1 tsp Mustard seeds

• 1/4th tsp Hing (Asafoetida)

• 1/4th tsp Turmeric Powder

• 1 tsp Red Chilly Powder

• 1 tsp Coriander Powder

• 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder

• 1 tsp Kasuri Methi Powder

• 1/2 Lemon (Optional)

•  Coriander Leaves to garnish 

• Pinch of  Sugar (Optional)

• Salt to taste

• 2tbsp Oil 

Method:

• Soak Chana / chickpeas overnight or for 8 hours in water.

• After 8 hours of soaking, drain out the water and wash the chana / chickpeas with fresh water.

• Pressure cook till 7-8 whistle.

• In a pan heat oil and add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds begins to crackle add hing (Asafoetida), turmeric powder and finely chopped onions. Saute the onions till they are translucent and cooked properly.

• Now add all the dry masala's and mix well. Add the cooked chana / chickpeas and 1/4th cup of  water. Add salt and sugar and mix all the ingredients.

• Cover the pan with a lid and let the chana / chickpeas cook on steam for 3-4minutes. Stir occasionally.

• Chana Masala - Black Chickpeas Stir Fry is ready.

• Garnish with coriander leaves and squeeze lemon over it. Serve hot as it is or with any of your favourite flat breads.

Note: 1) These sprouts can be prepared in dry version or with gravy. So adjust the water as per your preference. Dry version of this chana tastes best than the gravy one.