Channa Masala / Chole Masala
Channa masala is a very tasty Punjabi side dish for roti varieties from North India. It’s severed mostly with the breakfast items. Makes a very tasty combo with roti’s, adding few raw finely chopped red onion enhances the taste.
| Ingredients : | |
|---|---|
| Channa / Chole / Chickpeas | 1 cups |
| Onion | 2 nos |
| Ginger Garlic Paste | 1 tbsp |
| Green Chili | 2 nos |
| Tomato | 4 nos |
| Red Chili Powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Garam Masala | 1/4 tsp |
| Channa Masala Powder | 2tbsp |
| Lemon juice | 1/2 tsp |
| Coriander Leaves | 1/2 cup |
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Step 1
Soak Channa in water the day before or 6 hrs before cooking. Pressure cook the Channa for 2 whistles and 10 min in low flame. Drain the water from Channa and keep both. Chop Tomatoes, Onion , Green Chillies and coriander Leaves
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Step 2
In a nonstick pan heat oil. When hot add Cumin seeds,after the cumin seeds splutter,add chopped onion, salt and fry till golden brown. Add the Garam Masala,turmeric and Ginger garlic paste. Fry till the raw smell from Ginger Garlic paste leaves.
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Step 3
Add the Chopped tomatoes, green chili and cook till the tomatoes are soft and oil separates.Add Channa masala,Red Chili Powder and fry for 2 more min. Add the drained water from Channa and allow it to boil for 3 min. Add Channa, adjust the salt and cook for 3 min. Add Lemon juice and add coriander leaves at the end.
- Channa should not be over cooked to get better results.
(*)This goes good with Poori and Chapathi.
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hi sashi thanks a lot for all ur recipes……its super
Meenal, sorry couldn’t get back to on time. You don’t need to re-cook Channa if it’s not too soft. But if it mashes when you mix then you may need to cook it.
Hi
I am trying to make channa masala for my daughter’s birthday party. I have soaked and cooked channa. But, I think the channa is overcooked and soft. If I freeze and use the channa will it be ok..or do you recommed that i do everything again? kindly reply. Her birthday is this sunday..
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Sashi, twice i tried this recipe. Both the time it became sour. Once i tried with MTR channa masala powder and the other time with Everest powder. Even second time i have added only two tomatoes. I think i have added more channa masala powder. Because, both the time i forgot the exact quantity u mentioned here.
Priya, taste varies due to addition of tomatoes and Channa Masala Powder. Since Channa Masala has Amchur and other powders it adds extra sourness. But i guess the recipe it self would be little sour. Some ppl add tamarind paste for extra sourness. If u want it to be mild, add 1 sweet tomato and 1 or 1 1/2 tsp Channa Masala. Hope this helps you.