Chana masala explained

Chana masala
Country:Indian subcontinent
Region:North India[1]
Main Ingredient:Chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, coriander, garlic, chiles, ginger, oil, spices

Chana masala (also chole masala, or chole) is a chickpea curry originating in the Indian subcontinent.[1] [2] [3] [4] It is a staple dish in North Indian cuisine.[1] It is often eaten with a deep-fried bread called bhatura.[5]

Ingredients and preparation

Along with chickpeas, the ingredients of chana masala typically include onion, chopped tomatoes, ghee, cumin, turmeric, coriander powder, garlic, chillies, ginger, amchoor or lemon juice, and garam masala.[6]

To prepare chana masala, raw chickpeas are soaked overnight in water. They are then drained, rinsed, and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Anupy, Anupy Singla. 2010. The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes. Agate Publishing. 77. 2023-04-19. 2023-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314023612/https://books.google.com/books?id=7OJPPmXqL48C&pg=PAPA77. live.
  2. Book: Singh, Manali. 2018. Vegetarian Indian Cooking with Your Instant Pot: 75 Traditional Recipes That Are Easier, Quicker and Healthier. Page Street Publishing. 13-14. 2023-03-14. 2023-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314020705/https://books.google.com/books?id=8GtuDwAAQBAJ&pg=PAPA13. live.
  3. Book: Vora, Nisha. Nisha Vora. 2019. The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook: Wholesome, Indulgent Plant-Based Recipes. Penguin Publishing Group. 342. 2023-03-14. 2023-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314233157/https://books.google.com/books?id=zOV8DwAAQBAJ&pg=PAPT342. live.
  4. Book: Richa Hingle. 2022. Vegan Richa's Instant PotTM Cookbook: 150 Plant-based Recipes from Indian Cuisine and Beyond. Hachette Books. 166. 2023-03-14. 2023-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314233203/https://books.google.com/books?id=CnJBEAAAQBAJ&pg=PAPT166. live.
  5. Web site: Kitchen . Hebbars . 2020-12-23 . chole bhature recipe chhole bhature chana bhatura chola batura . 2024-06-04 . Hebbar's Kitchen . en-US . 2024-09-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240904031659/https://hebbarskitchen.com/chole-bhature-recipe-chana-bhatura/ . live .
  6. Book: Pitre . Urvashi . Indian Instant Pot® Cookbook: Traditional Indian Dishes Made Easy and Fast . September 19, 2017 . Rockridge Press . 978-1939754547 . 54.

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