CHANA (CHOLE) MASALA RECIPE

By Hester

The base of this Chana Masala Recipe is highly customisable so you can adjust the proportion of masala and spices according to your preference.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups of cooked chana / white chickpeas (soak overnight and pressure cook 3 whistles)
• 2 large onions
• 1 large tomato
• 1 tsp of chana masala / garam masala / fennel seeds / kalpasi (take your pick)
• 1 tsp of minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp of minced ginger
• 1 small bunch of coriander leaves / cilantro
• 1 tsp of red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp of oil
• 1 tsp of salt (adjust to taste)

Preparation

Step 1

How to Make Chana Masala:
•Heat oil and add the onions.
•Saute until golden brown and add the ginger and garlic.
•Fry for another 30 seconds and add the kalpasi or fennel seeds (if using garam masala or chana masala, you can add it later)
•Add the tomatoes next and cook until they are mushy and soft
•Cool and blend to a fine paste
•Return to the same pan and add the cooked chana, chilli powder, salt and some water. Bring to boil and simmer for a few mins
•Add the garam masala or chana masala (if using) and top off with chopped coriander leaves