Dried Kala Chana Masala Recipe - Ashtami Prasad

Step 1: To begin making the Sukha Kala Chana Masala Recipe, ensure the kala chana is soaked overnight or for a minimum of 6-8 hours

Step 2: Once the kala chana is soaked, transfer it into a pressure cooker with 1 cup of water and salt to taste

Step 3: Pressure cook for about 5-6 whistles and turn off the flame

Step 4: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 5: Once the pressure has released, open the pressure cooker and drain off the excess water from the kala chana

Step 6: Heat a pan with ghee on medium flame, once the ghee is hot, add the cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle

Step 7: Next reduce the flame, add the ginger and green chillies

Step 8: Now add in all the dry spices - amchur powder, coriander powder, chaat masala,  and cumin powder

Step 9: Mix well and quickly add in the boiled kala chana

Step 10: Give it a good stir and simmer the sukha kala chana in the pan for 3 to 4 minutes until the masala gets well coated into the kala chana

Step 11: Once done, turn off the heat, check if you need to add more salt and adjust according to taste

Step 12: Transfer the Sukha Kala Chana into a serving bowl and serve as a prasad for the festivals like navratri

Step 13: Serve Sukha Kala Chana Masala Recipe along with Rava Kesari Bhath/ Sooji Halwa Recipe, and Puri Recipe as prasad for Ashtami or just as a Sunday brunch