Chana masala

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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]

Chana masala
Place of originIndian subcontinent
Region or stateNorth India[1]
Main ingredientsChickpeas, onion, tomatoes, coriander, garlic, chiles, ginger, oil, spices

Ingredients and preparation

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Anupy, Anupy Singla (2010). The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes. Agate Publishing. p. 77. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  2. ^ a b Singh, Manali (2018). Vegetarian Indian Cooking with Your Instant Pot: 75 Traditional Recipes That Are Easier, Quicker and Healthier. Page Street Publishing. pp. 13–14. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  3. ^ Vora, Nisha (2019). The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook: Wholesome, Indulgent Plant-Based Recipes. Penguin Publishing Group. p. 342. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  4. ^ Richa Hingle (2022). Vegan Richa's Instant PotTM Cookbook: 150 Plant-based Recipes from Indian Cuisine and Beyond. Hachette Books. p. 166. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  5. ^ Kitchen, Hebbars (2020-12-23). "chole bhature recipe | chhole bhature | chana bhatura | chola batura". Hebbar's Kitchen. Archived from the original on 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  6. ^ Pitre, Urvashi (September 19, 2017). Indian Instant Pot® Cookbook: Traditional Indian Dishes Made Easy and Fast. Rockridge Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-1939754547.