Chana Masala | Punjabi Chole Masala | Poori Masala Recipe | Chole Bhature Recipe | Chickpea Recipe

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Servings: 4

To Cook Chickpeas

Chickpeas - 2 Cups
Cinnamon & Bay Leaf
Tea Bag - 1 No.
Salt - 1 Tsp
A Pinch Of Cooking Soda

To Make Panjabi Chole Masala

Oil - 2 Tbsp
Whole Spices
( Cinnamon, Bay Leaf, Cumin Seeds )
Onion - 2 Nos
Tomato - 2 Nos
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tsp
Green Chilli - 2 Nos
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 2 Tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 Tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 Tsp
Garam Masala - 1 1/2 Tsp
Amchoor Powder - 2 Tsp
Salt - 1 Tsp
Water - 1/2 Cup
Anardana Powder - 2 Tsp
Kasuri Methi - 1 Tsp
Ghee - 2 Tsp ( Optional )

Method:

1. Soak the chickpeas overnight and then transfer them to a pressure cooker along with water, tea bag, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt and baking soda.
2. Close the lid and cook the chickpeas for 2-3 whistles on a medium low flame.
3. Remove the cinnamon stick, bay leaf and tea bag. Keep the chickpeas aside.
4. Take oil in a wide kadai and add the whole spices. Add onions and saute until they are golden brown in colour.
5. Now add the ginger garlic paste and saute. Add in the tomatoes, green chillies and cook until they are soft and mushy.
6. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala. Mix well and add salt. Mix again.
7. Add the cooked chickpeas and water.
8. Close the kadai and cook the curry for 10 mins on a medium flame.
9. Add the anardana powder, kasuri methi and ghee.
10. Mix well, turn off the stove and transfer it to a serving bowl.
11. Garnish with chopped coriander and ginger juliennes.
12. Serve it hot with freshly made hot pooris or bhature.

Hello Viewers,

Today we are going to see Punjabi Chole masala curry with perfect ingredients and measurements to get that authentic taste. This curry is made with chickpeas as we all know. They are quite healthy and tasty too. This curry is a great combination for pooris and bhatura. So whenever you make them, prepare this curry and serve it along with some onion slices, lemon slices and vegetable salad. Trust me, the whole combination is going to be heavenly. Now, I have used a few special ingredients to get that rich enhanced taste. So watch the video right away to know what the secret ingredients are. Do try the recipe and enjoy it with your family and friends.