Recipe: Yummy Chana Masala

Chana Masala. Chana masala is traditionally based with green chilies, onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, a blend of spices, chickpeas, and tomatoes. It can be prepared a number of different ways, but I chose the simple route. Chana masala, also known as channay, chole masala, chole or chholay (plural), is a dish originating from the Indian subcontinent.

It can be eaten with basmati rice, roti, naan, poori. HEALTHY Masala Chana Chaat Recipe/ Ramadan Special. It is one of the most popular Indian dishes, whether its in India or in the western world. You can cook Chana Masala using 20 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Chana Masala

1. Prepare 1 cup of Chana/Chole/Chickpeas (Soaked and boiled).
2. It's 2 of Onions, finely chopped.
3. Prepare 2 of Garlic cloves, minced.
4. Prepare 2 of Tomatoes, finely diced.
5. It's 2 tsp of Ginger Garlic paste.
6. You need of Fresh coriander leaves, chopped.
7. It's 1 of Green chilli, chopped.
8. You need 1/2 tsp of Crushed black peppercorns.
9. Prepare 1 tsp of Turmeric powder.
10. You need 1 tsp of Red chilli powder.
11. You need 1 tsp of Kitchen king.
12. It's 1 tbsp of Crushed Kasoori methi.
13. You need 1/2 tsp of Hing/Asafoetida.
14. It's 1-1 1/2 tsp of Anaardana powder.
15. It's 1 tbsp of Coriander powder.
16. You need 1/2 tsp of Garam Masala.
17. Prepare 1-2 tsp of Mdh Chana Masala.
18. Prepare of Water as required.
19. You need 2-3 tbsp of Oil.
20. Prepare 1-2 of bay leaves.

In Delhi though, we usually make Chole, which is very similar to Chana Masala. Chana masala can also be called chole masala, referring to the kind of garam used in the dish. So if someday you see chole masala on a menu, then rest assured that it is your beloved chana masala. To make this chana masala, you'll need onion, ginger, garlic, and several good-for-you spices, including coriander, cumin, and turmeric.

Chana Masala step by step

1. Heat oil in wok or cooking pot. Add cumin seeds, hing. Then add chopped onion, bay leaves and garlic, sauté them till they turn translucent..
2. Then add chopped tomatoes, grated ginger and some salt. Stir well. Let it cook for atleast 2 mins..
3. Add some water and start adding all the masalas - turmeric, coriander, garam, anaardana, red chilli, kitchen king, Chana masala. Mix well..
4. Add boiled Chana and salt (if required). Then add 2-3 cups of water or as per your requirement and mix well. Let it cook for 4-5 mins on medium-low flame..
5. Cover the pot with a lid on medium low heat for 8-10 minutes. After 10-12 minutes, add crushed Kasoori methi and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and onions..
6. To prepare mint raita - you can add crushed mint leaves to the curd. But I have used mint powder, black pepper and salt..
7. Serve hot with Chapati, salad and mint raita..

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