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Recipe N° 03 — Curry
Chana Masala
छोले
Punjabi-style chole, deep and tangy. Whole cinnamon and cloves go into the oil first, and a spoon of dry mango powder at the end gives it that unmistakable sour finish.
- Prep
- 15 min+ overnight soak
- Cook
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Medium
From the Veda Organic shelf
7 spices that make the chana masala.
Every spice below is one we clean, grind and pack ourselves. Here's what each one does in this dish.
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Cumin Seeds1 tsp
The first thing into the hot oil, to perfume it.
Cinnamon Stick1 inch
Fried whole with the cumin for a warm, woody depth.
Cloves3
Adds a deep, slightly sweet aroma to the masala base.
Haldi Powder¼ tsp
For colour and earthiness in the masala.
Kashmiri Mirch Powder1 tsp
Gives the gravy its rich red colour with mild heat.
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Thickens the masala and adds a citrusy, rounded body.
Dry Mango Powder1 tsp
Stirred in at the end for the tangy finish chole is known for.
Method
Step 1: Pressure-cook the soaked chana with 3 cups of water, salt and the tea bag (if using) for 5–6 whistles, until a chickpea crushes easily between your fingers. Discard the tea bag and keep the cooking water.
Step 2: Heat the oil and add the Cumin Seeds, Cinnamon Stick and Cloves. When fragrant, add the onions and cook until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Step 3: Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilli and cook for a minute. Add the Haldi, Kashmiri Mirch and Coriander Powder with a splash of water and stir for a minute, then add the tomato purée and cook until the oil separates.
Step 4: Add the chana with about 1 cup of its cooking water. Mash a few chickpeas against the side of the pan to thicken the gravy, then simmer for 10–15 minutes.
Step 5: Stir in the Dry Mango Powder, check the salt, and garnish with coriander and onion rings. Serve with bhature, puris or rice.
Really brown the onions — the colour of the finished chole comes mostly from this step.
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