Chana (Chickpeas) Masala


Health Benefits:

Chickpeas are a helpful source of zinc, folate and protein. They are also very high in dietary fiber and hence a healthy source of carbohydrates for persons with insulin sensitivity or diabetes. Chickpeas are low in fat and most of this is polyunsaturated. Nutrient profile of desi chana (the smaller variety) is different, especially the fibre content which is much higher than the light coloured variety. One hundred grams of mature boiled chickpeas contains 164 calories, 2.6 grams of fat (of which only 0.27 grams is saturated), 7.6 grams of dietary fiber and 8.9 grams of protein. Chickpeas also provide dietary phosphorus (49–53 mg/100 g), with some sources citing the garbanzo's content as about the same as yogurt and close to milk.

Ingredients

Kabuli Chana (Chickpeas): 1 cup
Onions: 2
Tomato’s: 4
Ginger and garlic paste: 1 spoon
Chana masala powder: 2 spoons
Turmeric powder: 1 pinch
Salt to taste
Green chili: 2
Red chili powder: 1/2 spoon
Few Coriander leaves
Oil: 1 spoon
Ghee: 2 spoons

Preparing method:

Soak the chana 6 to 8 hours and cook properly and keep aside.
Cut the onions, tomato’s green and chili’s. Keep aside
Take a pan. Pour oil and ghee. Heat the oil and ghee.
Add green chili’s and onions. Fry till golden brown color add ginger garlic paste and fry
Add tomato paste and fry until oil comes out.
Add chana masala powder, mix well and fry properly.
Add cooked chana and mix well
Add some water and cook well. Switch off the stove. Add lime juice and mix well Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Tasty Chana Masala Ready. Serve hot in Chapati/ Roti / Naans / Pulka.

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