Lahori chana masala (Serves 4)

Ingredients

1. Kabuli chana/vella kadala 2 cups, soaked atleast for 8 hour
2. Red Onion 1 medium, thinly sliced
3. Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp
4. Water 2 cups
5. Yogurt ½ cup
6. Butter/Oil 1 TBSP
7. Toor dal ¼ cup, cooked
8. Cumin powder ½ tsp
9. Garam masala 1 tsp
10. Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
11. Red chilly powder 1 tsp
12. 8. Salt as needed

Preparation

• Wash and soak the kabuli chana/vella kadala in water for atleast 8 hours/overnight.
• Boil the chana in a pressure until 2 whistles and allow pressure to release by itself, drain and set aside.
• Heat butter/oil in a pan and saute onions along with ginger garlic paste until a nice aroma.
• Add the cooked chana and give a good mix.
• Add all the powders and enough salt. Mix well to combine.
• Now add the cooked toor dal and cook for 5 minutes at medium flame.
• Add yogurt, mix well with the chana masala and cook for 5 more minutes.
• Now add water and cook till boiling. Once it start to boil, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove from flame and keep covered until ready to serve..

Cheers!!!
Suji