Ingredients
For Paste
3 tbsp Tender Coriander stems, धनिये के डंठल
2 inch Ginger (peeled & roughly sliced) अदरक
5-6 no. Garlic cloves, लहसुन
3-4 no. Green chillies (less spicy & roughly torn) हरी मिर्च
2 no. Dry kashmiri red chillies, broken into half (optional) सूखी कश्मीरी लाल मिर्च
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
For Masala
2-3 heaped tbsp Coriander seeds, धनिये के बीज
1 tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
¼ tsp small Mustard seeds, छोटी राई
5-6 no. Black cardamom, बड़ी इलायची
5-6 no. Cloves, लौंग
6-7 no. Green cardamom, हरी इलायची
2 heaped tbsp Black peppercorns, काली मिर्च के दाने
2 no. Mace, जावित्री
½ tsp Fennel seeds, सौंफ के बीज
2-4 no. Bay leaf, तेजपत्ता
2 inch Cinnamon stick, दालचीनी
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
For Boiling Chana
250 gms Black chickpeas (soaked overnight) भीगे हुए काले चने
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
2 no. Bay leaf, तेजपत्ता
1 inch Cinnamon stick, दालचीनी
3 no. Dry kashmiri red chillies, सूखी कश्मीरी लाल मिर्च
3-4 cups Water, पानी
½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
½ tsp Degi red chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
For Tari Wala Chana
3 tbsp Mustard oil, सरसों का तेल
2 tbsp Oil, तेल
½ tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
1 no. Bay leaf, तेजपत्ता
3 ½ medium Onions, sliced, प्याज
Prepared paste, तैयार किया हुआ पेस्ट
2 medium Tomatoes, chopped, टमाटर
3 medium Potato (peeled & roughly diced) आलू
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
1 tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
½ cup Water, पानी
Cooked chana, पके हुए चने
2 cups Water, पानी
1 tsp Sugar, चीनी
¼ cup Water, पानी
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
3 heaped tbsp Prepared masala, तैयार किया हुआ मसाला
2-3 tsp Ghee, घी
3 tbsp fresh Coriander leaves, chopped, धनिया पत्ता
For Garnish
Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता
Process
For Paste
- In a bowl, add tender coriander stems, ginger, garlic, green chillies, dry kashmiri red chillies, salt to taste.
- Transfer it to a mixer grinder jar and grind it to a smooth paste.
- Keep it aside for further use.
For Masala
- In a pan, add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, small mustard seeds, black cardamom, cloves, green cardamom, black peppercorns, mace, fennel seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, salt to taste and dry roast them for a minute until aromatic.
- Transfer it into the mixer grinder jar and grind it into a fine powder.
- Keep it aside for further use.
For Boiling Chana
- In a pressure cooker, add soaked black chickpeas, salt to taste, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, dry kashmiri red chillies, water, turmeric powder, degi red chili powder and mix it well.
- Cover it with a lid and cook it for 2-3 whistles until cooked well.
- Keep it aside for further use.
For Tari Wala Chana
- In a handi, add mustard oil, oil, once it’s smoky hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaf and let it splutter.
- Add onions and saute it for a while until golden in colour.
- Add prepared paste, tomatoes, potatoes, salt to taste and saute it for a minute.
- Add turmeric powder, degi red chili powder, water and let it cook it for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are half cooked.
- Add cooked chana, water, sugar, salt to taste and let it simmer for a while.
- Add prepared masala, water and give it a quick boil.
- Finish it with ghee, fresh coriander leaves and give it a good mix.
- Transfer it to a serving dish and garnish it with coriander sprig.
- Serve hot with pav, tandoori roti or steam rice.



















