Kanjak Chana Recipe

Ingredients

• Black chickpeas (kala chana) – 1 cup, soaked overnight for best results
• Water – 3 cups, for cooking chickpeas
• Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped
• Tomato – 1 medium, pureed or finely chopped
• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tablespoon, for depth of flavor
• Oil or ghee – 2 tablespoons, to sauté spices and vegetables
• Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
• Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala – 1/2 teaspoon
• Asafoetida (hing) – A pinch
• Salt – To taste
• Fresh coriander leaves – finely chopped, for a fresh herbal note
• Lemon wedges – to add a vibrant tang
• Julienned ginger – to amplify the aroma and texture contrast