Channa Masala

Channa masala

Ingredients I:

Beans(Konda kadalai) 1 cup or 1 can
Salt Acc to taste
Yogurt/curd (thayir) 1/2 cup
Tamarind juice (Puli karaisal) 1/4 cup(optional)
Garam masala 1 tsp
Oil 1 Tbsp.
Lemon juice (elumichai saaru) 1 Tbsp or to taste.

Ingredients II:

Onions              1 NO
Tomatoes            2 Nos
Ginger              1'inch piece
Garlic              1 No
Cumin               1 tbsp
Chilli powder       Acc to taste

Ingredients III : (for Garnishing)

Cilantro (kothamalli)          1/4 Finely Chopped.
Onion small (vengayam)         1 No
Tomato  (thakkali)             1 NO   

Method :

1. If using Fresh Beans soak it overnight or for 5-6 hrs. 

2. Pressure cook it with 3 whistles with little amount of salt added.

3. Heat oil in a pan & add the II ingredients and make it as a paste. Allow it to cook for few minutes. Add Yogurt & tamarind extract 

& let it cook till the oil floats on top.

4. Add the Beans & 1/2 Cup of water & let it cook till it reaches the boiling point. Add the garam masala or channa masala powder & let boil for another 2 minutes.

5. Mix the lemon juice. Garnish with Cilantro, Tomato & Onion before Serving.