Chana Masala, also known as chole masala or chickpea curry, is a popular Indian dish that's bursting with bold and aromatic flavors. This vegetarian curry is made with chickpeas, spices, onions, and tomatoes, and is perfect to serve with rice, naan, or roti. In this blog, I'll share with you an easy recipe for making chana masala at home.
Ingredients:
2 cups dried chickpeas or 2 cans of chickpeas
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tomatoes, pureed or 1 can of diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
If using dried chickpeas, soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse the chickpeas before cooking.
Heat the oil in a large pot or pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.
Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomato puree and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens and the oil starts to separate.
Add the chickpeas and water. If using a pressure cooker, cover the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the chickpeas are tender. If using a regular pot, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until the chickpeas are tender.
Once the chickpeas are cooked, mash a few of them with a spoon or a potato masher to thicken the gravy.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice, naan, or roti.
Enjoy the delicious and flavorful chana masala made from scratch at home! You can adjust the spices to your liking and even add some extra veggies like potatoes, carrots, or bell peppers to make it more nutritious. This dish also tastes great as leftovers, so you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Eat healthy! Stay healthy!!
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