CHANNA MASALA

Channa masala is an all time, all age favourite.This becomes an easy and versatile option to so many dainty and delicious dishes.I’ll explain how.Whenever i make Channa masala  for any indian flat breads like rotis or phulkas,i make a little extra and keep it in the fridge and make bread channa,samosa chaat or simply chaana chat itself.It can be made  to so many tasty recipes in no time.I planned channa masala for a saturday dinner and paired it with simple rotis.I always make There are so many ways of making channa masala and there is no hard and fast rule.I make it this way and it.s a easy proceedure to follow.So here goes the recipe.

INGREDIENTS

Channa/Chick peas	1cup
Onion	1 no
Tomato	2 nos.
Cumin seeds/Jeera	14tsp
Coriander powder	1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder	1/2 tsp
Chole masala powder	1/2 tsp
Ginger	a bit
Garlic	1clove
Salt	to taste
Oil	2tsp
Greeen chilly	2 nos.
Coriander leaves	a few

HOW TO MAKE

• Soak chick peas overnight or for minimum 12hrs.Pressure cook till 3 =4 whistles by adding salt.

 

• Chop onions and tomato and keep them ready.In a kadai add oil and cumin and allow it splutter.Add chopped onions and fry till they turn pink.

 

• Take the remaining quantity of tomatoes and alongwith ginger and green chilly grind to a fine paste in a blender.

 

• Now while in the kadai after the onions and add the rest of the tomatoes and all the rest of the ingredients one by one.

 

• Add now the boiled chick peas and add salt.Garnish with coriander leaves.

 

• Serve hot with rotis or phulkas.

Notes

• You can add a squeeze of lemon in the end.
• You can sprinkle chaat masala on top while serving.
• Addition of freshly cut onions as garnish on top also adds to the taste.

 

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BREAD CHANNA/BREAD RECIPES/KIDS RECIPES

It is heavily raining here in Bangalore and there are certain food items which are irresistible and want you to make them and enjoy and feed your loved ones.Bread channa is definitely one of those rain recipes as i like to call them.When you make channa for your rotis for dinner you can make a little extra and keep it aside and make use of this for bread channa.It is filling to the tummy and full of protein too.As i said kids will surely love this and make you feel a proud mom.Link to channa masala is given below.

INGREDIENTS

Channa Masala	1 cup
Bread slices	5-6
Onion	1
Coriander leaves	a few
Oil	2=3 tsp
Salt	1/2 tsp

 

HOW TO MAKE

• Take a tawa and drizzle oil and when it gets heated place the bread on it.Roast on the other side.

 

• Place it on a plate.Add channa masala about 2 teaspoons and add choppd onions  and coriander leaves over it.Also add salt and mix well.

• Bread masala is ready to be served.

Notes

• You can sprinkle some chilli powder oe chaat powder over it.
• Addition of grated carrots,chopped tomatoes along with onions will add to the taste.
• You can also add sev over it and add green chutney and sweet chutney over the masala and serve it as bread channa chaat.

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CHOLE MASALA

Chole masala is an authentic punjabi sidedish apt with batooras or big sized ajwain pooris.This dish can be had with rotis,pooris and parathas as well.This a favorite dish in our family and all like it very much.Iam much particular in deep fried items  but like to have it once a week.So it is always a welcome change from the regular stuff we make at home.Black channa or chick peas has low fat content and are rich in dietary fibre and is full of protein too.This called pindi chole too and is quite an addictive recipe and will make you crave for more.The  flavours of masalas in tomato onion gravy coats the channa well and tastes awesome with pooris.I have had this many times in The Punjab Sweet Stall in New Delhi where i grew up.Simply irresistable.

INGREDIENTS

Black channa/Chick peas	1 1/2 cups
Onions	2
Tomatoes	1
Channa masala	1tsp
Red chilly powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder	1/2 tsp
Grated ginger	a bit
Jeera	1 tsp
Salt	to taste
Lemon	1/2
Coriander leaves	a few
Green chilly	2

Oil

1 tsp

HOW TO MAKE

• Soak black channa overnight or for a minimum 8hrs.Take a pan and add bit salt and pressure cook.

 

• After 3 whistles take it out and keep aside. In a pan add oil and jeera to splutter and add onions ,grated ginger and saute till pink.

 

• Add chopped tomatoes and all the dry masalas mentioned in the table.Take 3 tsp of boiled and cooled black channa and  a teaspoon each of tomato and onion in a mixer and blend well.

 

• Take 3tsp of boiled and cooled black channa and a teaspoon each of tomato and onion in a blender and grind into a smooth paste.

 

 

• Add the grounded mixture to the onion –tomato gravy  and salt and add a bit of water if thick and mix well.

 

• Now add in boiled channa and alow it to cook for a while till the flavours blend in.Garnish with green chillies and corinder leaves.

 

• I have used lemon rind just for decoration,you can squeeze it also.Serve hot with pooris.

Notes

• You can add fennel powder and coriander powder in place of chole masala and while serving sprinkle some chaat masala over it.
• Finely chopped pieces of onions may be used for garnishing as well.
• For extra taste don’t compromise on the masalas,it is the key ingredient here.

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TAWA CHANNA

Tawa Channa is a fulfilling,guilt free snack which can be had at any time of the day.I stumbled upon this recipe in Tarla Dalal website and was glad i did.It had an instant liking at home and was easy to make as well.This is less time consuming and when unexpected guests drop over treat them with this scumptious snack and iam confident they'll like it for sure.Whatever be the occasion,be it a party or any gathering this will assume a special place.I have tried it to eat for dinner as well and it was really very filling,yet light on the tummy.This is oil free and with a minimal of spices it is a healthy option to eat without much worries.Scroll down for an easy to make Tawa Channa recipe and do try it out..

SUMMARY
Course:Snack
Cuisine:North Indian
Serves:2
Preparation Time:8 hours
Cooking time:15 minutes
Total Time:8 hours 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• Black Channa/Black Chick Peas-1 cup
• Onion-1
• Tomato-1
• Ginger(grated)-1/4 tsp
• Oil-1 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder-1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder-1/4 tsp
• Chaat Masala Powder-1/4 tsp
• Salt-to taste
• Coriander Leaves-a few

HOW TO MAKE

• Soak black channa overnight.Next day pressure cook with a little salt for 3 whistles.

• In a tawa add oil followed by onions.Once the oions are slightly golden,add grated ginger.

• Add chopped tomato.Now add red chilli powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder,chaat masala powder and salt.Toss well.

• Add cooked black channa now.Sprinkle some water so that all masalas mingle with each other.Add some freshly chopped coriander leaves.

• Serve Tawa Channa hot directly from the tawa with crispy papdis.

Notes

• You can squeeze some lime juice for tanginess.
• You can add freshly chopped green chillies for more spice.
• Add some black salt if you want to have extra chaaty feeling.

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CHANNA PULAO/LUNCH BOX IDEA

Channa pulao is one of the tastiest and protein filled pulaos I have ever tasted.I learnt this from my friend who told me how she made her her son who is a real fussy eater made this to eat.Iam always on the look out for various nutrious and filling recipes for kids to with stand hunger pangs in schools or colleges.My daughter has very tight schedules and and leaves early in the morning for college and has to travel a bit too.So keeping that in mind I try to include in her diet suffiicient  balance of all dietary requirements.This pulao is healthy,has less oil and above all quick one pot meal,See below the easy recipe of channa pulao and let me know.

INGREDIENTS

White Chick Peas/White channa	1/4 cup
Basmati Rice	1 cup
Potato	1
Onion	1
Capsicum	1
Tomato	1
Red Chilli Powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/4tsp
Garam Masala Powder	1/2 tsp
Bay Leaf	1/2
Grated Ginger	1/2 tsp
Cumin/Jeera	1/2 tsp
Oil	2 tsp
Salt	to taste

HOW TO MAKE

• Soak channa overnight.Pressure cook till 3 whistltes.Take it out and keep aside for later use.

• Chop potato,onion,tomato and capsicum.Soak RICE FOR AN HOUR.In a pan add oil jeera,bay leaf,grated ginger and turmeric  powder.

• Add now garam masala,red chilli powder and salt.Let the veggies soften a bit. Add cooked channa and soaked rice.Add 2 cups of water and cook for 3 whistles.

• Channa Pulao is ready.

• Serve channa pulao with any raita of your choice or pack it for lunch with any chips or gravy.

Notes

• If you want you can add green peas and red capsicum to look it more colourful.
• Boondi raita tastes best with this pulao.You may also serve with any vegetable raita.
• Adding turmeric powder adds a nice colour.

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