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chana masala recipe | punjabi chole masala recipe

easy chana masala recipe | punjabi chole masala recipe
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, punjabi
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chole / chickpea soaked overnight
  • 4 tbsp oil / butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 to matoes finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ¾ tsp aamchur powder / dry-mango powder
  • salt to taste
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tsp coriander leaves finely chopped
  • ½ lemon juice optional

Instructions

  • firstly, in a cooker heat oil / butter. using more oil makes dhaba style chole masala.
  • furthermore, saute bay leaf, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds till they turn aromatic.
  • also add finely chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste. saute till it turns golden brown.
  • add tomatoes and saute till they start releasing oil.
  • further, add chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, aamchur powder, garam masala and salt. saute for a minute.
  • then add soaked chickpea / canned chickpea. make sure to soak chickpea overnight if its not canned chickpea.
  • further add 2 cups of water. add more water if you like it to be more gravy.
  • give a good mix. and check the seasonings. make sure the masala water to be slightly salty as chole will absorb while cooking.
  • pressure cook for 7-8 whistles on medium flame.
  • allow the pressure to release by itself before opening cooker.
  • squeeze lemon and mix well. garnish with coriander leaves.
  • finally, serve hot with poori / chapathi / bhatura.