Maharashtrian Style Kala Chana Cooked In Koli Masala Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Kala Chana Cooked in Koli Masala, soak the kala chana overnight and pressure cook with 2 cups of water for 3 whistles and keep aside

Step 2: Heat a pan and dry roast onions and grated coconut till it turns golden in colour

Step 3: To this add rest of the ingredients listed in the masala table and dry roast for 5 minutes till the spices become fragrant

Step 4: Once cool, grind the ingredients to a smooth paste using a mixer grinder adding a little water and keep aside

Step 5: Heat oil in the same pan, add cumin seeds and let it crackle

Step 6: Add the curry leaves and let it splutter

Step 7: To this add the ground masala paste and saute for a few minutes until the oil separates

Step 8: Add the boiled kala chana, season with salt and water to your desired consistency and simmer for 5 minutes

Step 9: Once, the gravy thickens, switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves

Step 10: Serve the Kala Chana Cooked in Koli Masala with hot Phulkas or steamed rice and Papad Raita with Aloo Gobi Ki Sabzi Recipe (Spicy Potato and Cauliflower Vegetable) for dinner