What's chana masala?
Chana masala refers to chickpea which is a zinc rich food with a blend of spices mixed together which is a essential part in Indian cooking. It is not only a popular dish in India but also all over the world.
Where is chana masala from?
Chana masala is famous in northern part of India but also famous in all part of the world.
Is chole masala and chana masala same?
Chana masala is also known as chole masala as chole or chana refers to chickpea. In medical terms it's known for its rich in zinc.
Can chana masala be frozen?
Yes, it can be frozen for 2-3 days and even for months but once you refreeze it. It will be not in same taste.
Is chana masala healthy?
Yes, it is a zinc rich food which improves immune system and regulates the metabolic functions. It's also helpful in healing wounds hence it can be treated to acne scars and other skin problems.
Ingredients:
- Chickpea (200 grams)
- Oil (Refined or Vegetable)
- Onions (2)
- Tomato (1)
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Turmeric powder
- Cumin powder
- Garam masala
- Coriander powder
- Chili powder
- Lemon (quarter or 1/4)
- Cinnamon
- Bay leaf
- Cloves
- Cardamom
- Cumin seeds
- Green chilli (2)
Making:
Preparation of cooked chickpea:
Take 200 g of chickpea (Zinc rich food) and let them stay in a bowl of water for one night (8 hours). After eight hours of bathing now place the chickpeas in a cooker and add required water to cook chickpea and add little pinch of salt. Then open the cooker after 4-5 vessels in a medium or high flame.
Preparation of sauce:
Take a pan and pour two tablespoon of oil (Refined or Vegetable) and add onions (You don't need to cut in a proper shape as we are going to grind it) then fry for few minutes. Then add 1 inch ginger, 4 garlic, half (1/2) teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, 2 teaspoon of coriander powder, 2 teaspoon of chili powder and squeeze quarter (1/4) lemon. Now mix all these ingredient and add some water to masala from burning. Finally add two sliced tomatoes and mix it well and cover the lid and cook for 6-7 minutes.
Once the raw smell of masala was gone then turn off the stove and let it cool completely and then grind it into a smooth paste.
(Note: Do not grind while it is hot)
Now take a pan (same pan used for frying) and add 2 tablespoon of oil (Refined or Vegetable) and heat it. Add one cinnamon, three bay leaf, three cloves, three cardamom and half (1/2) teaspoon of cumin seeds, two green chilli and give it a stir. Now let's add the prepared paste in it and add required salt and stir for a minute.
Now add chickpea with its cooked water (as the water contains required zinc and other nutrients) then mix it nicely and let it cook for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes mash some chickpea using masher to get a thick gravy. Give it a mix and let it cook for another 2 minutes and add some coriander leaves and turn off the stove.
Tada!.....Here come the chana masala or chole masala which is a zinc rich food.
Served with:
- Rice
- Chappati/Naan/Roti
- Idly/Dosa
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