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(4) Kala Chana Seeds

These are part of the chickpea family. I just ordered them off of Ebay, and they arrived today. You and I will be planting together. I also am including a recipe. See below.

KALA CHANA MASALA OR CURRY

1 cup kala chana (black chickpeas) - soaked overnight

3 tomatoes

1 onion

1 inch piece ginger

2-3 green chillies

3-4 cloves garlic

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp chana masala powder

Salt to taste

A pinch of hing (asafoetida)

1 tbsp oil or ghee (clarified butter)
kala chana curry

kala chana curry

1. Place kala chana with enough water and salt in a pressure cooker and cook for 30 minutes or till chana is soft. Mash a handful of channa with your hands.

2. Grind together onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies to a paste. Puree the tomatoes.

3. Heat oil or ghee in a kadhai/ wok and add cumin seeds. When they turn darker in color, add hing.

4. Add onion paste and sauté till brown.

5. Add pureed tomatoes and all the spices. Fry till oil begins to separate from the masala.

6. Add kale chane along with the cooking liquid and mashed kala chana. Adjust the water level according to the consistency of the gravy that you want. Cook covered on a medium heat for 7-8 minutes. Serve kala chana curry with rice, roti or puri.