chana masala Recipe

Name: chana masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup bengal gram; 1/2 tsp salt; 7 clove garlic(minced or crushed); 1 inch ginger(minced or crushed); 1 stick cinamon(small); 1 each bay leaf; 2 medium onions(chopped); 2 large tomatoes(chopped); 2 tsp cumin powder; 2 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 dash garam masala powder; 1 salt to taste; 1 slice lemon; 1/2 bunch coriander leaves chopped; 1 water; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 cup bengal gram
1/2 tsp salt
7 clove garlic(minced or crushed)
1 inch ginger(minced or crushed)
1 stick cinamon(small)
1 each bay leaf
2 medium onions(chopped)
2 large tomatoes(chopped)
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1 dash garam masala powder
1 salt to taste
1 slice lemon
1/2 bunch coriander leaves chopped
1 water
1 tbsp vegetable oil

1
soak d bengal gram in water overnight or atleast 5-6 hours
2
in a pressure cooker add the bengal gram,cover it with water half an inch more than the level of the beans.add salt and cook for 4-5 whistles
3
the beans should b soft but nt falling apart
4
in a saucepan,heat the oil,add the cinamon stick & the bay leaf.add the ginger,garlic.when they turn a golden colour,add the onions
5
fry the onions til they turn golden brown.add the turmeric powder,cumin powder,coriander powder,red chilli powder & salt.sprinkle some water so that the spices dont burn.
6
add the tomatoes & sugar,cook until tomatoes are tender.
7
add half a cup water and bring it to a boil.
8
now add the cooked beans,mix well,simmer for 5-7 min,adjust the seasoning.add the garam masala,lemon juice,mix well.
9
garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

102

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cup bengal gram, 1/2 tsp salt, 7 clove garlic(minced or crushed), 1 inch ginger(minced or crushed), and more.

Yes, chana masala falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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