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    Home » Recipes » gravy » Chole Masala Recipe | Channa Masala

    Chole Masala Recipe | Channa Masala

    Posted on Feb 28, 2016 · Last Updated on Jan 27, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Channa masala or Chole masala is an authentic Punjabi dish, which is popular all over the world. Bhatura is the best combo with Chole.

    Chole Masala  Recipe | Channa Masala

    Usually Tea bags are used with the Chole to enhance the colour of the dish.But I dint add it today.
    As i like my chole the way it look 🙂

    Chole Masala  Recipe | Channa Masala

    How to prepare Channa Masala

     

    1)     Soak the chickpeas/Chole in water overnight or about 6-7 hours. And cook the soaked Chole in pressure cooker along with salt and water for about 2-3 whistles. Strain it from water and keep it aside. Meanwhile chop the Onion and Tomato’s for grinding .grind all the ingredients in to grind table and make it a fine puree.

        2)  Now take a kadai and add oil, once it becomes hot add in the ingredients in the to temper table. Make sure the whole spices are not burnt. Adjust the flame accordingly.
         3)     Now add in the ground paste.
        4)     Fry till the oil separates on the side of the kadai.
       5)  Take all the spice powders to be added to Chole Masala. Chilli powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric, Dry Mango Powder.
        6)   Add in the Spice powders and fry for a min.
        7)     Stir well so that they don’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
         8)     Now add in the cooked Chole.
        9)     Pour in the water .

     10)  Now cook this in a low or medium flame for about 15 mins or until the Gravy thickens. Stir occasionally .Dont cover and cook.

     
     
     
     
     
    Chole Masala  Recipe | Channa Masala

    Serving Suggestions

    Chole tastes best when served with bhatura. However it can also be served with any Indian flat bread.

    Chole Masala  Recipe | Channa Masala

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    Chole Masala | Channa Masala

    Channa masala or Chole masala is an authentic Punjabi dish, which is popular all over the world. Bhatura is the best combo with Chole.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Punjabi
    Servings: 4
    Calories:
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Chickpeas/Channa - 1 cup
    • 1 tsp coriander powder - 1 tsp
    • ½ tsp red chilli powder - ¼ tsp
    • ¼ tsp turmeric powder - ½ tsp
    • 1 tsp Chole masala - 1 tsp
    • 1 tsp Amchur powder – 1 tsp
    • Salt as required
    • 2 cup Water – 2 cups

    To temper:

    • 1 tsp Jeera/Cumin Seeds
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
    • 2 Cloves
    • 2 Cardamon
    • ¼ tsp Pepper Corns

    To Grind:

    • 1 Onion medium sized
    • 2 Tomato
    • 1 Green chili
    • 4 clove Garlic
    • 1 inch Ginger

    Instructions 

    • a1) Soak the chickpeas in water overnight or about 6-7 hours. And cook the soaked Channa in pressure cooker along with salt and water for about 2-3 whistles. Strain it from water and keep it aside. Meanwhile chop the Onion and Tomato’s for grinding. Grind all the ingredients in to grind table and make it a fine puree.
    • Now take a pan and add oil, once it gets hot add in the ingredients in the to temper table. Make sure the whole spices are not burnt. Adjust the flame accordingly.
    • Now add in the ground paste.
    • Fry till the oil separates on the side and the raw smell leaves
    • Take all the spice powders to be added to Chole Masala. Chilli powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric, Dry Mango Powder.
    • Add in the Spice powders and fry for a min.
    • Stir well so that they don’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
    • Now add in the cooked Chickpeas
    • Pour in the water .
    • Now cook this in a low or medium flame for about 15 mins or until the Gravy thickens. Stir occasionally .Dont cover and cook.

    Notes

    Chole tastes best when served with bhatura. However it can also be served with any Indian flat bread.
     
    Keyword channa masala, chole bhatura
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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