Chana Masala / Chickpea Curry is a very versatile gravy that goes very well with a lot of other dishes like dosas, pooris, rice, chappatis/rotis and naan. It is very nutritious and has a high protein content.
Serving Size : 4
Cooking Time : 30 min
Preparation Time : 6 hrs (to soak Chana Dal)
Step 1) Soak the chickpeas for about 6 hrs to overnight and then pressure cook them for 3 to 4 whistles with required water, salt and a pinch of turmeric powder.You should be easily able to smash with your fingers
Step 2) In a pan,add oil and temper it with cumin seeds.Add Onions,required salt and saute until it become golden brown color
Step 3) Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell is gone and then add the spices turmeric powder,garam masala powder,coriander powder,chili powder and amchoor powder and sauté for a minute
Step 4) Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until it becomes a nice paste,if needed add some water(1/4 cup)
Step 6) Add required water and also green chillies and give them a good mix
Step 7) Take some cooked channa in a blender and blend it to a smooth paste to get thick gravy
Add the grinded chana to the gravy and allow them to boil
Step 8) Add the boiled chickpeas along with the water and allow them to cook for 3 to 4 minutes
Finally garnish it with coriander leaves
Enjoy with chappathi/rotis or any parathas !!!! Happy Cooking :)
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Quantity |
INGREDIENTS |
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200g |
Chana Dal / Chickpeas / Konda Kadalai/Chole |
| 2 | onions (250 g) |
| 2 |
tomatoes (150 g)
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| 1 Tbsp | Ginger Garlic paste |
| 1-2 Tbsp |
Chili powder
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| 1 Tbsp | coriander powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Turmeric powder |
| 1 tsp | Garam Masala powderGarlic |
| 1 tsp | Cumin Seeds |
| 3 |
Green chilies
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| 2 Tbsp | Oil |
Salt to taste
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| Coriander Leaves for Garnishing |
Cooking Method |
Step 1) Soak the chickpeas for about 6 hrs to overnight and then pressure cook them for 3 to 4 whistles with required water, salt and a pinch of turmeric powder.You should be easily able to smash with your fingers
Step 2) In a pan,add oil and temper it with cumin seeds.Add Onions,required salt and saute until it become golden brown color
Step 3) Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell is gone and then add the spices turmeric powder,garam masala powder,coriander powder,chili powder and amchoor powder and sauté for a minute
Step 4) Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until it becomes a nice paste,if needed add some water(1/4 cup)
Step 6) Add required water and also green chillies and give them a good mix
Add the grinded chana to the gravy and allow them to boil
Finally garnish it with coriander leaves
Enjoy with chappathi/rotis or any parathas !!!! Happy Cooking :)
hey Angela just tried this recipe and its come out so yummy! Thank you.... tomorrow im trying your chicken korma.... so excited... :)
ReplyDeleteHappy for your success Roanne .Thank you Very much for your feedback.I am also very much excited to hear your comments :) Happy Cooking!!!.
DeleteSteffi chicken korma was a hit now makin ur Chana masala again tomorrow.... I'm happy to see uv added more recipes ... will surely try them out n leave a comment ...
ReplyDeleteSo nice!!! your comments always gives me a boost. Thank you so much for your feedback. I will be waiting. Happy Cooking Roanne :)
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