Malvani Kala Chana Masala Recipe – Spicy Kala Chana Curry

Malvani Kala Chana Masala Recipe – Spicy Kala Chana Curry

The Malvani Chana Masala is a delectable curry featuring black chickpeas, prepared by roasting fresh spices and simmering them in a spicy tamarind gravy. Enjoy this flavorful curry with hot steamed rice and a side of sabzi for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Malvani Masala

  • 2 Dry Red Chillies
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
  • 2 Cloves (Laung)
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
  • 1 Star anise
  • 1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
  • 1 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi)

For the Curry

  • 1 cup Kala Chana (Brown Chickpeas), soaked overnight
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Jaggery
  • 1 cup Tamarind Water
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, a small bunch, chopped
  • Oil

Instructions
 

  • To begin making the Malvani Chana Masala Recipe, we will first keep the ingredients ready for the malvani masala.
  • Preheat a pan over medium heat; add the spices for the malvani masala into the pan and roast for about a minute until you can smell the aromas coming through. You will also notice the spices change color, as they are getting roasted.
  • Once roasted, allow the spices to cool. Once cooled, blend them into a smooth powder and keep aside.
  • In the meantime, pressure cook the soaked chana for at least 6 to 10 whistle or for 25 minutes in a pressure cooker along with 3 cups of water and salt to taste. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
  • Once the kala chana is cooked, take out about 1/4 cup of cooked chana and blend it in a mixer to a coarse paste. This is done to give a thick texture to the Malvani kala chana gravy.
  • Once the chana is blended, keep it aside.
  • Heat oil in a kadai over medium heat; add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow it to crackle for few seconds.
  • Add chopped garlic and sauté till they soften. Add in the powdered Malvani masala onto the kadai and stir fry for a few seconds.  
  • Stir in the ground kala chana masala paste, the cooked chana masala, tamarind water, jaggery and cream and give it a stir.
  • Check the salt and spices and adjust to taste accordingly. Add water if required to give the Malvani Kala Chana Masala a curry like consistency.
  • Bring the Malvani Kala Chana Masala to a brisk boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer the masala for about 5 minutes so the masalas get well incorporated into the Kala Chana.
  • Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Malvani Kala Chana Masala to a serving bowl and serve hot.
  • Serve the Malvani Chana Masala Recipe along with Malabar Parotta, Steamed Rice, Beetroot, Carrot & Cucumber Salad with Peanuts for lunch or dinner.
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