Punjabi Cholle Masala

Punjabi Cholle Masala

Cholle or (chana) masala is a popular vegetarian dish throughout Northern India. It has a spicy and slightly tangy flavor.This goes great with bhatura, naan, puri or rice.

Ingredients

White Chick Peas (Kabuli Chana) 1 cup, soaked overnight    

Onion 1, finely chopped

Tomato 1, Finely chopped

Ginger paste 1 tbsp

Garlic paste 1 tbsp

Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder) 1 tsp

Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder) 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder (Haldi) 1/4 tsp

Red Chili powder 1 1/2 tsp

Chana Masala Powder 2 tbsp

Dried Fenugreek (Kasoori Methi) leaves 2 tbs

Dry Mango powder (Anardana Powder) 1 tsp

Salt as per taste

Sugar 1/4 tsp

Tea bags 2/Tea leaves, tied in a muslin cloth (optional)

Ghee 3 tbsp

For garnishing

Coriander leaves, finely chopped

Onion. slices

Lemon wedges

Method

1. Pressure cook the Kabuli chana with the tea bag for 3 whistles until they are soft. Drain and keep aside. Discard the tea bag.
                        

2. Heat the 2 tbsp ghee in a pan, add the bay leaves. Then add chopped onion, ginger and garlic paste and sauté till the onion is golden brown.

3. Then add chopped tomatoes and sauté for 2-3 mins.

4. Add dhaniya powder, jeera powder, red chilli powder, haldi, salt & sugar. Stir well for a few mins until this mixture turns dark and fragrant (let it cook together for about 3 - 4 mins). 

5. Then add cooked kabuli chana. Mix well and simmer for 10-15 mins untill gravy thickens.

6. In meanwhile in another pan heat 1 tbsp ghee add kasoori methi and chana masala. Stir it for 1 min.

7. Then add fried chana masala & kasoori methi mixture to the Chole.

8. Add anardana powder and mix well.

9. Garnish chole with coriander leaves, sliced onion and lemon wedges. Serve this with bhatura, naan, puri or chapati.                                                           

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