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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