Black Chickpeas (Black Chana,Kala Chana) Dry

Black ChickPeas are a very good source of fiber, folic acid, and manganese. They are an important source of macro nutrients, good source of protein, containing almost twice the amount of protein compared to cereal grains, as well as minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper, and zinc.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup black chickpeas
salt to taste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp green chili paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp chana masala
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp oil
pinch of Asafetida (hing)
1 tsp garam masala powder

METHOD

• Soak the Black chana overnight.
• Boil the chana in pressure cooker with some water and salt.
• Now take a pan and heat oil in it.
• Add hing powder,cumin seeds.
• After 5 sec add ginger and green chili paste. Let it fry on low flame for 2 min.
• Then add turmeric,red chili,coriander,chana masala and garam masala powder.
• Now add boiled chana to it. Add some salt and mix well.
• Add 1cup chana water that is left while boiling it in cooker.
• Now cover it with lid and let this cook on low flame till all the water is dried. Let this cook for 10 min.
• Turn off the heat when the mixture leaves out some oil .
• This dish can be served with raw onions,cilantro and  lemon.