Masala de garbanzos negros

Ingredientes

• 1 cup kala chana (black chickpeas, (Soaked overnight and boil with 1/2 tsp salt, until soft))
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 medium tomato (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala (powder)
• Pinch of asafoetida ((hing))
• 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Preparación

1. 1

   Rinse chickpeas, Soak in enough water for at least 6 hours, or overnight.

2. 2

   The following day, drain the water used for soaking and transfer the chickpeas to a manual or digital pressure cooker. Add ½ tsp salt and 3 cups water.

3. 3

   Cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles for manual or 18 minutes in an instant pot or electric pressure cooker or until the chickpea is cooked well. Keep aside.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a large saucepan, Add cumin, onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook until onions are soft, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Keeping the flame on low, add salt, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder,garam masala,chaat masala, and a pinch of asafoetida

6. 6

   Also, add ½ cup cooked chole and mash smooth. cook for a minute.

7. 7

   Add the remaining chole or black chickpeas with water and mix well

8. 8

   Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the flavors are absorbed well.