INGREDIENTS
Achari Chana
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS
Chickpeas - 350 grams
Water - 800 milliliters
Coriander seeds - 1 tablespoon
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
Chilli flakes - 2 tablespoons
Fennel seeds - 2 tablespoons
Cumin seeds - 1 tablespoon
Mustard seeds - 1 tablespoon
Nigella seeds - 1 tablespoon
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Black salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Water - 120 milliliters
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Oil - 50 milliliters
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
Water - 220 milliliters
Coriander - for garnishing
PREPARATION
1. In a mixing bowl, add 350 grams chickpeas, 800 milliliters water and soak for overnight.
2. In a blender, add 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 2 tablespoons chilli flakes, 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon nigella seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black salt, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds and grind it coarsely. Keep aside.
3. Take a pressure cooker, add the soaked chickpeas, 120 milliliters water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cover it with lid.
4. Cook till you hear 4 whistles.
5. Remove it from heat and drain them.
6. Heat 50 milliliters oil in a pan, add 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste and saute for 1 - 2 minutes.
7. Then, add the prepared achari masala and mix it well.
8. Add 220 milliliters water and stir well.
9. Bring it to a boil.
10. Now, add the boiled chickpeas and mix it well.
11. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on low heat.
12. Garnish with coriander.
13. Serve hot with roti.