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Chana Masala (Chole)

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @cookingtales1122 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • dried chickpeas (soaked overnight and drained)Grains400 g
  • bay leaves (whole)Spices2 pieces
  • green cardamom pods (whole)Spices3 pieces
  • cloves (whole)Spices5 pieces
  • oil (for cooking and tadka)Pantry75 ml
  • red tomatoes (chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • coriander powder (ground)Spices8 g
  • cumin powder (ground)Spices7 g
  • Kashmiri chilli powder (ground)Spices7 g
  • yogurt (plain)Dairy120 ml
  • fried onions (crisp fried)Produce60 g
  • cashews (unsalted)Nuts & seeds35 g
  • fresh coriander (leaves and stems)Produce15 g
  • garlic (cloves, peeled)Produce6 pieces
  • ginger (1-inch piece, peeled)Produce15 g
  • water (for the curry)Other120 ml
  • black pepper powder (ground)Spices6 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices15 g
  • cumin seeds (whole, for tadka)Spices5 g
  • green chillies (whole, for tadka)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

581kcal

Carbs
65 g
Proteins
21 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Frying pan
  • Blender
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the chickpeas

    • Add the soaked chickpeas, water, bay leaves, cardamom pods and cloves to a pressure cooker.
    • Cook for 15–20 minutes after the first whistle, until the chickpeas are tender.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the tomato base

    • Heat the oil in a pan.
    • Add the chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, cumin powder and Kashmiri chilli powder.
    • Cook well until the tomatoes soften and the spices are fragrant.
    Step 2

  3. Make the paste

    • Blend the yogurt, fried onions, cashews, fresh coriander, garlic and ginger into a smooth paste.
    Step 3

  4. Combine and simmer

    • Add the paste to the tomato mixture and cook well.
    • Add the boiled chickpeas, water, black pepper and salt.
    • Mix and simmer until the curry thickens.
    Step 4

  5. Prepare the tadka

    • Heat the remaining oil in a small pan.
    • Add the cumin seeds and whole green chillies and let them sizzle.
    • Pour the tadka over the chana.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Serve hot with paratha, naan or rice.
    Step 6
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