Spicy kadala curry/ chana/chickpeas masala (with the secret ingredient to bring hotel spicy chana masala to home)

Spicy kadala curry/ chana masala

Why should you include kadala curry/chana/chickpeas masala on your family table once in a week?

• Has complex carbohydrates and very good for diabetic patients to maintain normal blood sugar level
• High in protein and helps in weight loss
• High in fiber and helps to prevent constipation
• Helps to balance cholesterol level in the body
• Keeps the arteries healthy and balance the blood pressure level
• High in folic acid and B complex, and is a very essential diet for pregnant women and those who plan to conceive soon
• Helps to slow down the aging process

Spicy kadala curry/ chana/chickpeas masala
Preparation time- 10 mins
Cooking time-20 mins
Total time- 30 mins

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

1. Soaked channa/ Black Bengal gram (for 6-7 hrs)- 100 gm
2. Oil-2 Tablespoon
3. Mustard- 1 Teaspoon
4. Dried Red chilies- 3 pieces
5. Onion chopped- 1 no.
6. Curry leaves- 10 no.
7. Chilly powder- 2 Teaspoon
8. Turmeric powder- 1 Teaspoon
9. Coriander powder- 3 Teaspoon
10. Garam masala- 1/2 Teaspoon
11. Tomato- 1 no.
12. Coriander leaves-3 no.
13. Curry leaves- as needed
14. Corn flour- 2 tsp (Secret ingredient and makes a lot of difference to the dish)
15. Salt- as needed

Method:

Step 1: Cook soaked channa with salt in a pressure cooker till 3 whistles and keep it aside.

Step 2: Take a pan, warm oil over a low flame, add mustard, dried red chilies, curry leaves and onion and fry it deeply until it becomes golden brown color.

Step 3: Then, add chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala and mix it well. After a few minutes, add chopped tomato. Stir it well and cook for a few minutes.

Step 4: Then, add cooked channa, mix it well and allow it to boil for a minute. Mix cornflour with two tablespoons of water and add to the mixture and boil it for a few minutes and sprinkle chopped coriander and curry leaves. Switch off the flame. Let it cool. Then, check the salt level and add it accordingly.

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili and garam masala, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (It's a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (It's a precautionary measure)

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (It's a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (It's a precautionary measure)