Malvani Kala Chana Masala Recipe - Spicy Kala Chana Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Malvani Chana Masala Recipe, we will first keep the ingredients ready for the malvani masala

Step 2: Preheat a pan over medium heat; add the spices for the malvani masala into the pan and roast for about a minute until you can smell the aromas coming through

Step 3: You will also notice the spices change color, as they are getting roasted

Step 4: Once roasted, allow the spices to cool

Step 5: Once cooled, blend them into a smooth powder and keep aside

Step 6: In the meantime pressure cook the soaked chana for at least 6 to 10 whistle or for 25 minutes in a pressure cooker along with 3 cups of water and salt to taste

Step 7: Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 8: Once the kala chana is cooked, take out about 1/4 cup of cooked chana and blend it in a mixer to a coarse paste

Step 9: This is done to give a thick texture to the Malvani kala chana gravy

Step 10: Once the chana is blended, keep it aside

Step 11: Heat oil in a kadai over medium heat; add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow it to crackle for few seconds

Step 12: Add chopped garlic and sauté till they soften

Step 13: Add in the powdered Malvani masala onto the kadai and stir fry for a few seconds

Step 14: Stir in the ground kala chana masala paste, the cooked chana masala, tamarind water, jaggery and cream and give it a stir

Step 15: Check the salt and spices and adjust to taste accordingly

Step 16: Add water if required to give the Malvani Kala Chana Masala a curry like consistency

Step 17: Bring the Malvani Kala Chana Masala to a brisk boil

Step 18: Turn the heat to low and simmer the masala for about 5 minutes so the masalas get well incorporated into the Kala Chana

Step 19: Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Malvani Kala Chana Masala to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 20: Serve the Malvani Chana Masala Recipe along with Malabar Parotta, Steamed Rice, Beetroot, Carrot & Cucumber Salad with Peanuts for lunch or dinner