KALAJI MASALA

 

Prep Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 50 mins
Serve : 4

INGREDIENTS
Kalaji pieces  -  500 gms
Sliced onion  -  1
Onion paste  - 2 onion
Ginger garlic paste  -  2 tbsp
Coriander powder  - 1 tsp
Red chilly powder  -  2 tsp
Turmeric powder  -  1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder  -  1 tsp
Cloves  - 2 - 3
Cardamom  -  2
Cinnamon  -  1 inch stick
Black pepper  -  3 - 4
Salt  -  to taste
Clarified butter  -  2 tbsp
Mustard oil  -  2 tbsp

METHOD
Heat oil and clarified butter in a pressure cooker,add cloves,cinnamon,cardamom and black pepper to crackle.
Add sliced onion and saute till light brown.
Now add ginger garlic paste and onion paste and cook for five mins.
Add kalaji pieces  and salt and cook on a high flame for five mins
Add coriander powder,red chilly powder ,turmeric powder  and mix well.
Cook in a slow flame for 10 mins.
Now add two cup of water and garam masala powder and  cover the lid and cook for ten mins or kalaji becomes tender
Serve hot with rice or chapatis.