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Chana Masala - Harbaryachi Usal - Black Chickpea Curry Recipe

Anjali P
This chana masala is a delicious, protein-packed curry that is low in the glycemic index making it diabetic friendly dish. This is a vegan, diabetic-friendly and nutritious Indian curry recipe.
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Boiled Chana - Black Chickpea
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1/4th teaspoon Hing (asafoetida)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder `
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • Coriander Leaves, to garnish
  • Lemon Juice, to garnish

Instructions
 

Soaking & Boiling Chana / Chickpeas

  • Soak chana /chickpeas overnight or 5-6 hours in water
  • Once soaked overnight, drain the water and wash the harbara / chana / chickpeas under running tap water.
  • Add 3 cups of water to the soaked chickpeas and pressure cook till 7-8 whistle.
  • They should be perfectly cooked and tender.

How To Make Chana Masala Curry

  • In a kadai / saue pan heat oil. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
  • Add hing (Asafoetida), turmeric powder and finely chopped onions. Saute the onions till they are translucent and cooked properly.
  • Now add coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder and mix well.
  • Add the cooked harbara / chickpeas along with salt, sugar.
  • Add a cup of water (adjust the water as per the consistency you require).
  • Cover the pan with a lid and let the chana / chickpeas cook on steam for 3-4minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Harbaryachi Usal / Chana Masala is ready.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and squeeze lemon over it. Serve hot with flatbread or rice.

Notes

Instead of black chickpeas, you may also use the normal garbanzo peas for this recipe.
I have not used tomatoes in this recipe, if you like, you can add finely chopped tomatoes along with onion and cook the masala till the tomatoes are tender.
I personally like to have a semi-dry version of this chana masala when serving with flatbread. If you want to make a semi-dry version just add 1/2 glass of water and you are good to go.
Keyword chana masala, chana usal, chickpea curry, easy vegan recipes, harbaryachi usal, Indian recipes, vegetarian recipes