Chana Masala

Indian Food 

Today am disscus about odia food chana masala.Chana masala , also known as chole masala or channay or Chholay  is a popular dish in Indian and Pakistan..The main ingredient is chickpeas( Chana ). Chana are known as snack food and street food in India and Pakistan.

 Chana Masala 

Ingredients

• Chana - ( chickpeas ) - 200 gm
• Piaja - ( Onion ) - 1
• Bilati -  (Ttomatoes ) - 1 
• Kancha Lanka - ( Green chili ) - 1
• Rasuna - (Garlic ) - 4 ,5 Cloves
• Amba adda - ( Mango Ginger ) - 1 inch chopped
• Teja Patra - ( Bay leaves ) - 3
• Lanka Gunda - ( chili powder ) - 1 tsp
• Haladi Gunda - ( turmeric powder ) - 1/2 tsp
• Dhaniya Gunda - (coriander powder ) - 1 tsp
• Garam masala - 1 tsp
• Tela - ( Cocking Oil ) -3 tbs
•  Dhaniya Patra - (coriander leaves )
• Luna - ( Salt ) - as per image

Preparation

• Peel a the Onion, garlic and ginger.
• Cut the onion , green chili and tomato .
• Grind it  with ginger and garlic and make paste.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry bay leaves for 30 secs.
• Add the paste and fry til it change into golden brown color.
• Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. 
• Mix well. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add water to make it thick . 
• Bring the gravy to boil.
• Add can chick peas. 
• Stir well and cook for for 5-7 minutes.
• Garnish with cut green coriander leaves and serve hot.