Aloo Chana Masala | Aloo Choley ~ Chickpeas with Potato
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chickpeas soaked overnight
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 4-5 green chillies minced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 tomato chopped
- 3 meduim potatoes chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 3/4 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with some salt till done. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat ghee. Fry the cumin seeds. Fry the ginger garlic paste and green chillies for a minute.
- Add the onion and saute till wilted.
- Add in the tomato and cook till mashed.
- Now add the chopped potatoes along with turmeric, chilli, coriander powders and some salt and toss well. Sprinkle water if necessary.
- Cook till the potatoes are almost done, tossing occasionally.
- Add chickpeas at this point and toss to coat the masala. Add water if needed and cook till the potatoes are completely done.
- Sprinkle the garam masala and kasuri methi, adjust seasoning. Toss.
- Switch off, garnish with coriander leaves if using and serve hot with chapathis or rotis.
Notes
If you want more sauce, you can add some whisked yogurt and water at the end and bring it to simmer. I tried adding thin coconut milk to the leftover and adjusted the seasoning. It tasted amazing with rice.