Black Chickpea Masala/Karuppu Kondakadalai Masala/Kala Channa Masala

Black Chickpea Masala/Karuppu Kondakadalai Masala/Kala Channa Masala is a yummy and healthy side dish for rotis. It is fully packed with protein and fiber.

Here’s how to make it with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Black chickpea/karuppu kondakadalai	200gm
Onion	2 finely chopped
Tomatoes	4 finely chopped
Ginger & garlic paste	1 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder	1 tsp
Coriander powder	2 tsp
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Cumin powder	¼ tsp
Garam masala powder	¼ tsp
Asafoetida	1 pinch
Salt	As needed
Lemon juice	1 tsp
Oil	2 tbsp
Cilantro	1 tbsp finely chopped

Method

Wash and soak the black chickpeas for 6-8 hrs or overnight. Later pressure cook the black chickpeas for 2 whistles. Retain some water with the chickpeas for the masala.

Heat oil in a kadai, add onions and sauté until translucent. Now add ginger & garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes off. Now add the tomatoes and sauté until mushy. Mash it really well with masher .

Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, asafoetida and mix really well and sauté for about 3 min.

Add cooked chick peas along with water and mix really good. Now let it cook along with masala for about 5 min. Add cilantro mix well and switch off the stove.

Finally add the lemon juice according to your taste.

Yummy black chickpea masala is ready. It is a perfect side dish for rotis and chapattis.

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