Categories: Dals - Lentil - Pulses.Vegetarian Food

CHOLE/White Chick Peas MASALA Gravy/Curry

Chana Masala is a delicious North Indian delicacy made with chickpeas and cooked in spicy gravy. Chickpeas are high in fiber and a very good source of protein specially for vegetarians. They are rich in Iron and help in stabilizing blood sugar level. As they are rich in fiber, it can be included in weight loss diets. Other than their nutritional benefits chickpeas are really awesome for your taste buds.

PREP TIME
30 mins
COOK TIME
30 mins
TOTAL TIME
1 hour
A delicious side-dish made with chickpeas and blends of spices which can be served with rice or flat bread!
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
  • Chickpeas – 1 cup
  • 3 Tomatoes (Finely chopped)
  • 1 big onion (finely chopped)
  • grated ginger – 1 tsp
  • Finely chopped Garlic – 1 tsp
  • Carom seeds – 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
  • Garam masala – 1 tsp
  • Amchur powder – ½ tsp
  • Red chilly powder – 1 tsp
  • Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • coriander leaves for garnishing
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Soak chickpeas in water overnight. Drain the water and cook chickpeas with water (approx 3 cups) in a pressure cooker and cook till its soft and cooked properly.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and when it’s warm, add cumin seeds, carom seeds. When cumin seeds crackle , add garlic, ginger and onion.
  3. When the onions are translucent, add chopped tomatoes to it. Fry it for few minutes till the tomatoes are nicely cooked, mashed and oil starts leaving on the sides.
  4. Now add cooked chickpeas, garam masala, amchur powder, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix it well.
  5. If you feel the gravy is too dry add more water (approx ½ cup) . Close the pan and let the chickpeas cook in the spices for few minutes. keep stirring in between.
  6. Now transfer it into a bowl and garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot with jeera rice or poori.
Milind G.

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