CHANNA MASALA IN CASHNEW GRAVY

Its true that addition of Cashews in any recipe makes the dish tastes royal, rich and a creamy one. This is the first time I tried adding cashews into channa masala for a change. It was truly awesome and was appreciated by my family memebers. Its simple and easy, flavored with a mild blend of spices. It turned out too good. Perfect to have with chappaties or phulkas.

INGREDIENTS.

1 1/2 Cup Boiled Chickpeas.

1/2 Cup Cashews.

2 Onions.

1 Tomato.

4 to 5 Cloves.

3 Cinnamon stick.

2 Cardamom.

1 Star anise.

3 Peppercorns.

1 tsp Tomato paste.

1 tbsp Chopped Ginger.

1 tbsp Chopped Garlic.

2 tsp Red chilli pd.

1 tsp Turmeic pd.

1 tsp Coriander pd.

1/2 Cup Milk.

1 tsp Oil.

Salt to taste.

Coriander leaves for garnish.

METHOD.

Soak the cashews in milk and keep aside.

In a pan heat oil. Add whole garam masala. Fry them for a sec. Then drop ginger-garlic and onions. Saute onions till they become translucent. Now add tomatoes, tomato paste, red chilli pdr, coriander pdr, turmeric pdr,and salt. Later add only the cashews. [Make sure you use the milk for the grinding purpose.] Saute till u get a nice aroma and all the ingredients are well fried in oil. Remove from flame and let it cool.

Now grind the mixture into smooth paste adding adequate milk. In a pan add oil and drop in the smooth cashew masala paste and saute. Add boiled chickpeas with adjusted salt. Add water or milk if neccessary. Depends upon the consistency u need.

Lastly garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chappaties.

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Enjoy!!