Recipe: Chana Masala will enhance the taste of your dinner, make it at home like this!
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Chana Masala, also known as Chole Masala. It is made with chickpeas, which are cooked in a spicy and tangy tomato-based gravy with a mix of aromatic spices. The method of making Chana Masala is as follows:
Ingredients:
2 cups chickpeas (boiled overnight)
2 onions (finely chopped)
2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies (finely chopped)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
1 /2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil
Coriander leaves for garnishing
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Instruction:
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them explode
Add onions and green chilies and fry till onions turn translucent.
Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
Add tomatoes and cook till soft.
Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute.
Add boiled chickpeas and mix well.
Add water as required to get the desired consistency.
Add garam masala and kasoori methi. Mix well and let it boil for 5-10 minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.