Hara Chana Masala

Directions

1. 1
   To begin making the Hara Chana Masala Recipe, soak the dried green chickpeas overnight and in the morning cook it along with salt for 3 whistles in a pressure cooker and keep aside.
2. 2
   Now, grind the ingredients mentioned in the 'to grind to a smooth paste' table using a hand mixer or blender adding little water and keep aside.
3. 3
   Heat green in a heavy bottom pan on low heat, add the cinnamon stick and finely chopped onions and sauté till it becomes translucent.
4. 4
   Add the ground spice paste and saute until the raw smell of the ginger-garlic goes away.
5. 5
   Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook until it turns soft and mushy.
6. 6
   Now add the spice powders - coriander, chilli and garam masala powder and cook until the whole mix comes together and oil separates out.
7. 7
   Add the boiled green chickpeas, two cups of water and season with salt and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame. 
9. 9
   Serve the warm Hara Chana Masala Recipe along with roti's or steamed rice on a rainy evening.