This is one comforting dish which goes well with any Indian bread. This dish brings me memories of childhood where my aunt used to make it for us. Since this was a very rare dish in our house we used to wait patiently for the treat. There are tons of ways of making this dish and this one from Mahanandi is a no-fuss method according to me. After starting out with various methods where we have to grind this and that I finally settled for this method. If you already have cooked channa then this is very easy to put together. Lets get started on this popular dish.
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric
Take 3/4 cup of cooked channa and make a puree. This is going to be the thickening agent and believe me the curry thickens up so beautifully.
Heat oil and season with mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Next add onion and when it is cooked add the tomatoes. Wait till the tomatoes become mushy.
Then add the remaining cooked channa and channa puree. Mix well.
Add the chilly powder, turmeric, channa masala and salt. I used store bought channa masala.
Add 2 cups of water and let it boil on a medium flame for 20-30 minutes. Yes at this point it will look watery but see the curry has thickened up so nicely later.
Garnish with coriander leaves. If using lemon juice sprinkle before serving.
Now that is a no-fuss protein packed dish right. We had it with parathas.
Another look with parathas ..
Enjoy!
Tips
1. Sprinkle thinly sliced onions before serving for additional flavor.
2. I cook channa and then store in the freezer. It makes it very easy to make channa masala this way. I also use it more often since it is readily available cooked in the freezer.
3. To freeze just soak channa overnight. Then cook in pressure cooker until done. Let it cool and then add to ziploc bags and freeze.
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Different recipe than the one i make, will definitely try this one..
Congrats on your awards dear. Love your chhole masala and step by step pics.
Looks super delicious n yummy…nice click..:)
The cholay looks Awesome delicious!
thanks my dear – big hugs, priya
Congrats on your awards and wish you heaps more- flattered and honored that you are sharing them with me
Channa masala looks delicious
South Indian Home
Congrats on your awards,wish you many more.Chole masala looks so tempting.
பார்க்கும் பொழுதே ஆசையாக இருக்கின்றது…சூப்பராக இருக்கு…
Congrats on your awards n thank you so much for sharing with me dear ~ Big hug to you
Cahana masala looks fiercely delicious!
US Masala
I too make chana masala this way.. Superb dish! Thanks for sharing the awards!
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Congratulations on your awards!!
It's an all time favorite. Your blog makes me want to eat Channa Batura now
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Thanks for the tip about thickening the gravy with channa! Very nice!!
Perfect chana masala.Congrats on all the awards Vardhini I will post it in my awards page.Thanks
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Yummy n delicious channa masala…looks more appetizing…congrats on yourawards n wishing you many more…keep rocking!!!
Looks so tempting..love to have with chappathi..
Congrats dear
Looking forward for more lovely recipes!
Chhole masala looks so tempting and delicious..perfect with some bhaturas…mmm..delish!
And congrats on all your well deserved awards…keep blogging!
Congrats on your well deserved awards and thanks a lot for sharing them with me
Chana masala looks great..!!
wow..chana masala looks superb….I just love to have this curry with roti…
Very nice recipe dear…. Congrats on ur awards.
Havent tried ur way dear… Adding channa puree… But next time will definitely adapt ur recipe…
Thanks dear for passing on those lovely awards…
Congrats dear..wish you many many more
Chole looks so inviting…yummy
thx dear for remembering me in ur joy….love the chole u have made looks appealing and thx for the tip
Delicious chana masala…Perfect with hot bhaturas
And congrats on ur well deserved awards!!
Prathima Rao
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Thanks 4 d awards,so generous of u..:)
Love this gravy,can hv it anytime..:)
Congrats vardhini…And your chole looks so good..I love chole with batturas
Masala looks colourful n delicious…..love this dish..thxs for ur lovely comment,u have a nice blog,congrtas on ur awards…
very perfect for puri
thanks for the awards vardhini…. channa looks yummy…colour attracts…
Divya .M