Indian Chana Masala Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Chana | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (Chole / Chickpeas) | |
| Onion | 1 Large, sliced | |
| Chopped onion | 1 Small | |
| Tomato | 1 Large, pureed | |
| Oil | 6 Teaspoon | |
| Coriander powder | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin powder | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Amchur powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Red chilli powder | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Garam masala | 2 Tablespoon (2 Bay Leafs, 4 Cloves, 1 Cinnamon Stick, 4 Black Pepper) | |
| Ginger garlic paste | 3 Teaspoon | |
| Turmeric powder | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin seeds | 1 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 461 Calories from Fat 131
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15 g23.2%
Saturated Fat 1.6 g8.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 414.3 mg17.3%
Total Carbohydrates 67 g22.5%
Dietary Fiber 17.5 g70%
Sugars 15.4 g
Protein 18 g37%
Vitamin A 23.4% Vitamin C 31.2%
Calcium 24.4% Iron 40.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, whole garama masala and onions and saute till onions become translucent.
Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder and saute for another minute.
Add chana, sprinkle some salt, 2 cups of water and pressure cook until 7 to 8 whistles.
Heat oil in a pan, add sliced onion and saute till it gets light brown color.
Add diced tomatoes and fried onions to the blender and grind to make smooth puree.
Heat oil in a Wok or kadhai, add onion-tomato puree and cook for 5 mts.
Add ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell goes away.
Add coriander, cumin, red chilli and amchur powder, mix and cook till oil starts to loose out from the spices.
Add boiled Chana, mix, add some water and salt, cover and cook for 10 mts.
Garnish with chopped corriandar leaves.
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