Malvani Kala Chana Masala Recipe - Spicy Kala Chana Curry

Name: Malvani Kala Chana Masala Recipe - Spicy Kala Chana Curry
Prep time: 40 min
Cuisine: Maharashtrian Recipes
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

By Admin

Prep Time Total in 40 M

Course Lunch

Cuisine Maharashtrian Recipes

Diet Vegetarian

The Malvani Chana Masala is a delicious kala chana curry made by roasting the fresh spices and cooked in spicy tamarind gravy.

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

Step 1

To begin making the Malvani Chana Masala Recipe, we will first keep the ingredients ready for the malvani masala

Step 2

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

Step 3

You will also notice the spices change color, as they are getting roasted

Step 4

Once roasted, allow the spices to cool

Step 5

Once cooled, blend them into a smooth powder and keep aside

Step 6

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

Step 7

Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 8

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

Step 9

This is done to give a thick texture to the Malvani kala chana gravy

Step 10

Once the chana is blended, keep it aside

Step 11

Heat oil in a kadai over medium heat; add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow it to crackle for few seconds

Step 12

Add chopped garlic and sauté till they soften

Step 13

Add in the powdered Malvani masala onto the kadai and stir fry for a few seconds

Step 14

Stir in the ground kala chana masala paste, the cooked chana masala, tamarind water, jaggery and cream and give it a stir

Step 15

Check the salt and spices and adjust to taste accordingly

Step 16

Add water if required to give the Malvani Kala Chana Masala a curry like consistency

Step 17

Bring the Malvani Kala Chana Masala to a brisk boil

Step 18

Turn the heat to low and simmer the masala for about 5 minutes so the masalas get well incorporated into the Kala Chana

Step 19

Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Malvani Kala Chana Masala to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 20

Serve the Malvani Chana Masala Recipe along with Malabar Parotta, Steamed Rice, Beetroot, Carrot & Cucumber Salad with Peanuts for lunch or dinner