Chickpea and Yam Ghashi (roasted masala version)

ingredients

1.chickpea-1cup

2.yam(cut into cubes)-1 cup

3.drumstick-2(cut into 2'pieces)

4.kudampuli/hog-plum -small piece OR (raw mango cubes)

5.curry leaves-1 sprig

6.salt to taste

for masala

1.grated coconut-2cup

2.dried red chillies-10

3.coriander seeds-2tsp

4.curry leaves-3 sprigs

Roast the above 4 masala ingredients together in a pan on a low flame until golden brown and crisp.. grind them in a mixie absolutely dry(without water) till oil oozes out..keep it aside...

tip
this masala can be kept in an airtight container and its shelf life goes for more than 6 months..you can use this masala for preparing various gashis' by changing the vegetables and pulses..

method

1.soak the chickpeas in water overnight and drain it next morning..

2.pressure cook chickpea with enough water till done..

3.open the cooker,transfer it to another vessel,add yam cubes along with kudampuli and drumstick respectively and allow to cook till soft..adjust salt..

4.add the ground roasted masala to this and let it boil for 5 mnts..no seasoning..

5.finally add some pinched curryleaves and stir well..

6.switch off the flame and serve either with rice or 'Hittu'..