CHANA MASALA | CHOLE MASALA | EASY SIDE DISHES

Channa Masala or Chole Masala  is a famous side dish that goes well with roti , parthas , Naan. Check out my other Chickpea recipes Biryani ,  Chickpea Wrap , Chickpea potato masala , Chole Masala and a chickpea Stir-Fry .

CHANA MASALA | CHOLE MASALA | EASY SIDE DISHES

Ingredients:

• Chickpeas / Kondakadalai / Chole - 400 gms ( Soaked overnight )
• Some whole Garam Masala spices .( Bayleaf + cloves + cinnamon)
• Onion - 2 no ,minced Or Pureed
• Tomato - 2 no , Pureed
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tbsp
• Chilli Powder -  2 tsp
• Garam Masala powder - 2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Kasthoori Methi Powder  / Dried Fenugreek leaves- 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Lime juice - 2 tsp

Method:

Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas in pressure cooker for 1 whistle.  Filter the water . Cool off .

Heat oil in a wok . Add the whole garam masala spices and fry . Now add the ginger garlic paste  and cook till the raw smell goes away .

Add the minced onions or pureed onions  and cook till they become translucent .

Now add the pureed tomatoes , Red chilli powder , garam masala powder , turmeric powder , salt and bring the contents to a boil .

 

 Add the pressure cooked  chick peas and cook till the water evaporates and the gravy becomes thick .

Now add the Kasthoori Methi powder and squeeze out the lime juice and give a stir . Cook in low flame till the oil separates out from the curry .

Serve hot with Bathure , poori , chapathi , steamed rice .

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