Chana Mahani

Ingredients

• 1 cup Bengal gram (Kale Chane), washed and soaked in hot water for 2 hours
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 inch ginger, julienned
• 5 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups water
• 2 green chillies, sliced lengthwise
• 1/3 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1/3 teaspoon methi dana
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 tablespoons gram flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 cup dry mango powder
• 1/2 cup jaggery
• 1/3 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 cup gram flour ( besan)