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Punjabi Chana Masala
one of the classic recipe from north-india - chana masala. This chickpea curry is so delicious, tasty and satisfying recipe you can even try.
Course
curry, Main Course
Cuisine
north indian
Diet
Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword
chana masala, chickpea curry, easy chickpea recipe, punjabi chana masala
Method
stove top
Difficulty
Moderate
Recipe Type
Dairy Free
,
Gluten Free
,
Vegetarian
Prep Time
7
hours
hours
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
7
hours
hours
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
people
Author
Priya
Ingredients
1
cup
kabuli chana / white chickpeas
soaked
1
cup
water
approx
salt to taste
2
tablespoon
oil
¼
teaspoon
jeera / cumin seeds
1
medium
onion
chopped OR diced
1
medium
tomato
diced OR chopped
1
inch
ginger
2
green chilies
5
nos
garlic cloves
fresh coriander
for garnishing
½
teaspoon
Everest chole masala
½
teaspoon
red chili powder
¼
teaaspoon
Coriander powder
¼
teaspoon
turmeric powder
¼
teaspoon
lemon juice
optional
Instructions
Soak kabuli chana for 8 hours at least and keep aside.
1 cup kabuli chana / white chickpeas
Crush tomato,onion,garlic,chili and ginger to a smooth paste.
1 medium onion,
1 medium tomato,
1 inch ginger,
2 green chilies,
5 nos garlic cloves
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumins.
2 tablespoon oil,
¼ teaspoon jeera / cumin seeds
Add crushed tomato onion masala.
Add turmeric powder.
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
Cook paste until it reduces oil.
Add salt,coriander powder, chole masala and red chili powder. Mix them well.
salt to taste,
½ teaspoon Everest chole masala,
½ teaspoon red chili powder,
¼ teaaspoon Coriander powder
Add Kabuli chana and mix them well.
Add water and bring to boil for 6-7 whistles.
1 cup water
Check chickpeas if they are soft otherwise presure cook for 3-4 whisltes again.
Add Lemon juice and coriander leaves.
¼ teaspoon lemon juice,
fresh coriander
Serve hot with paratha or roti, Rice.
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Notes
You can avoid lemon juice.
You can use other chana masala as well Or you can completely avoid chana masala.
Kindly check chickpeas after 15 min. Sometimes it require more time to cook.