Side Dishes

Chana Masala Gravy Recipe

41

Chana Masala is a popular Indian gravy made by cooking boiled black chickpeas in a tangy tomato gravy and spices

4
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 tomatoes 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
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.
Nutritions

Calories
243

Sodium
72mg
3% DV

Fat
7g
11% DV

Protein
14g
29% DV

Carbs
39g
13% DV

Fiber
11g
44% DV