Chana Masala (Kerala style)

Chana Masala (Kerala style).

You can have Chana Masala (Kerala style) using 14 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Chana Masala (Kerala style)

1. You need 1 cup of Bengal gram.
2. It's to taste of Salt -.
3. You need 1 - 3 cups of Water.
4. It's 1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric Powder -.
5. Prepare 1 teaspoon of chilly Red powder -.
6. You need 1 teaspoon of Coriander powder -.
7. You need 1 teaspoon of Chana masala (optional) -.
8. You need 1 teaspoon of Garam masala powder (optional) -.
9. Prepare 3 - 4 pods of Garlic -.
10. It's 2 - 3 tablespoons of Oil -.
11. Prepare 1 teaspoon of Mustard seeds -.
12. Prepare 1 of Curry leaves - stalk or more.
13. Prepare 2 tablespoons of coconut Grated -.
14. You need 1 teaspoon of Ginger paste -.

Chana Masala (Kerala style) instructions

1. Soak the gram overnight or for about 8 to 12 hours.
2. Cook the gram with all the powders,paste and salt to taste with less water. Strain excess water after cooking.
3. In a wok, heat oil. Add mustard seeds. Once they pop, add cut garlic pods. Once they turn slightly brown,add the curry leaves..
4. Add grated coconut and roast for about a minute..
5. Add the gram into this and mix well.
6. Check salt level and add if required.
7. Close the wok with a lid. Simmer heat and let it cook for about a minute.
8. Turn off the heat.
9. Serve hot.

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