[Homemade] Malai Chana Masala

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​Amazing Malai Chana Masala recipe!

​Step 1: Boil Chana & Gravy Base
​Soak the chana dal (split chickpeas). Pressure cook the chana with salt and water (2 whistles).
​Separately, in a tiffin box, boil the gravy ingredients alongside the chana (2-3 whistles): onion, garlic, tomato, soaked cashews, and peanuts. Add a little salt, oil, and water.

​Step 2: Prepare Paste
​Cool the boiled onion and tomato mixture, then blend it into a smooth paste.
​Step 3: Fry the Paste
​Heat oil in a pan. Add 1 tsp cumin (jeera) and a bay leaf. Once they splutter, add the paste and fry until the oil begins to separate.

​Step 4: Add Spices and Curd
​In a bowl, mix 2-3 tbsp curd (dahi) with turmeric powder, red chili powder, chana masala, and kasuri methi.
​Add this spice-curd mixture to the frying paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

​Step 5: Finish the Curry
​Add the boiled chana to the masala.
​Add water for your desired gravy consistency and simmer briefly.

​Serve hot with Naan, Kulcha, or Poori! Thank you for sharing the recipe! 😋