Chana Masala or chole Masala is a best accompaniment with poori, roti,batura, parotta, chapati and rice varities.it is rich in fiber content, which promotes healthy intestine.it is a favourite dish for every one in our family.Preparation of chole masala is very simple.
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Ingredients
White chana dal - 1 cup.
onion - 2.
tomato -2.
cashew - 15.
ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp.
salt - for taste.
oil - to fry.
cilantro - little ( for garnishing)
spice powder
coriander powder - 1 tsp.
chilli powder - 1 tsp.
chhole Masala powder -1tsp.[available readymade]
For seasoning
cinammon sticks - 2. small pieces.
cloves - 2.
fennel seeds - 15.
kasthoori methi - 1 tsp.
Preparation
- boil chick peas(chana ) for 6 - 7 whistles.
- Heat the kadai add 2 onions, ginger garlic paste, saute till it turns pink and add 2 tomatoes and cashews, saute till tomatoes becomes mushy, and grind it in a blender with needed water to make a smooth paste.
Method
- Heat the oil, add cinnamon sticks,cloves and fennel seeds, saute it, till turns fragnent.
- Now add the ground paste,add coriander powder, chilli powder,chhole Masala powder to it. saute for few minutes.
- Add boiled chana(chick peas) with 1/4 cup of water,add salt, stir well occasionally for few minutes.
- let it boil for few minutes, till everything combines well
- Rub kasthoori methi against your hand and add it to the gravy. let it boil for 3 more minutes.
- Remove from the flame, Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
- It goes very well with poori, roti,batura, parotta, chapati and rice varieties.
For more side dish visit: side dish for chapathi,roti
Note:
- Adding kasthoori methi is optional, it enriches the flavour of masala.
- If you don't have chole masala you can add even garam masala, the taste won't change much.
- It will be a very good side dish for mostly all the bread varieties and rice varieties.
