How do you make chana masala?

Answer 1

Chana Masala (also known as chole Masala, is a dish originating from the Indian subcontinent. The main ingredient is a variety of Chickpea with a stronger flavor and firmer texture even after being cooked.

It is also called Chickpeas Masala Flavor. If you want to cook at home you can try this Restaurant Style Chana Masala Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

kabuli channa 1 cup (soaked overnight and pressure cooked)

butter 1 tbsp

cashew nuts 10-12

tomatoes 4

cloves 1/2 tsp

dhagad phool 1/2 tsp

fennel seeds 1/2 tsp

bay leaf 1-2

cinnamon stick 1

shahi jeera 1/2 tsp

oil 3 tbsp

onion 1 cup(chopped)

salt as required

turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp

green chillies 4(slit lengthwise)

chilli powder 1 tsp

coriander powder 1 tsp

garam masala powder

1 tsp water 1/2 cup

PREPARATION:

1.soak kabuli chana overnight and pressure cook it for 5 whistles.

2.heat butter in a pan and fry cashew nuts till golden brown.

3. in the remaining butter, add diced tomatoes and salt. Fry the tomatoes until mushy.

4.transfer tomato gravy and cashews into a blender and blend them into smooth paste.

5. take another pan and add oil.

6. Once the oil is heated, add whole garam masala, chopped onions, salt and turmeric powder.

7.Mix everything and fry until onions become golden brown.

8. Add ginger garlic paste and green chilies and fry them for a minute.

9.Add tomato cashew paste, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and mix well.

10. Add water and mix well.

11. Close the lid and simmer in low flame for 5 minutes.

12. now take 1/4 cup of boiled chana into a blender and grind it into fine paste adding water.

13. Open the lid and add boiled chana and chana paste to the gravy.

14.Close the lid and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

15.After 5 min, open the lid and switch off the flame.

16.Curry is ready to serve.