- Wash the chana and soak them in water for 5-6 hours. Drain the water and add the chana in a pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water and 2 teaspoon salt. Pressure cook until they are cooked. Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add hing, zeera and methi seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds. Add onion and green chilli and fry until golden brown. Add tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes. Now add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt to taste and fry for 3-4 minutes until oil starts to separate from the sides. Whisk curd with besan and add it in the pan along with a cup of water and boiled chana. Cook for 10-12 minutes. Add more water if required. Garnish with fresh coriander.