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Punjab · Dinner

Chana Masala

Traditional 16. Chana Masala recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Chickpeas (dried): 250g (soaked)
• Oil: 20ml
• Onion (chopped): 150g
• Tomatoes: 250g
• Ginger-garlic paste: 10g
• Cumin seeds: 3g
• Red chili powder: 4g
• Coriander powder: 3g
• Mango powder: 4g
• Turmeric: 2g
• Garam masala: 3g
• Salt: 4g
• Water: 400ml
• Green chiles: 2
• Coriander leaves: 15g

👩‍🍳 How to make Chana Masala

1. Pressure cook soaked chickpeas with water, 10-12 whistles
2. Heat oil to 180°C, add cumin seeds, cook 30 seconds
3. Add onion, fry 4 minutes until golden (170°C)
4. Add ginger-garlic paste, cook 2 minutes
5. Add tomato puree, cook 8 minutes on medium heat
6. Add cooked chickpeas with 100ml cooking liquid
7. Add all spices, salt, and mango powder
8. Simmer 10 minutes on low heat (150°C)
9. Add green chiles, cook 2 minutes
10. Visual: thick curry with whole chickpeas; Aroma: tangy spices from mango powder
11. Garnish with coriander leaves
12. Serve with bhature, rice, or bread

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