Dry Chana Masala Recipe, Sukhe Channay, Chole or Chholay Masala, Chickpea StirFry, Tawa Choley, How to make chana masala
Quick-Dry chana masala or sukhe chole masala recipe go with Poori or paratha. we can easily carry in a lunch box or in traveling.Chickpeas(chana) are considered to be a health food due to their low glycemic index and high fiber content. They also reduce cardiovascular risk and keep the digestive tract healthy.
Chickpeas must always be soaked well for at least 8 hours in a lot of water to prevent bloating and to enhance the absorption of the nutrients.
Soaked chickpeas can also be frozen and used up whenever needed. They must be used up within a month else they lose taste. whenever needed rinse well, pressure cooks them with very little water for 1 to 2 whistles or boil them till soft using a pinch of baking soda and turmeric powder. pressure cooked ones turn out to be soft and mouth melting.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 3 pinch of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon chana masala
- salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mango powder
- 2 tablespoon oil
- A Pinch of asafoetida
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 bay leaf
- 1/4 cinnamon stick
- 1 green cardamom
- 2 cloves
- 5 to 6 black peppercorn
- 2 green chilis verticle split
- 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
Method:
- Wash and soak chana in water overnight for around 6 to 8 hours.
- Cook soaked chana with 2 cups of water and baking soda in a pressure cooker.
- Cook on high flame until the first whistle then on low flame till the second whistle and then turn off the flame.
- When the pressure settles down on its own, open the lid and check the chana.
- Now drain all excess water.
- Now in a bowl add all dry masala like chana masala, salt, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder,garam masala, and dry mango powder and mix well.
- In a wok, heat 2 tablespoon oil and add asafoetida and cumin seeds.
- When cumin seeds color change add grated ginger, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, peppercorn, green chilies and saute for a minute.
- Add dry ingredients and saute and add chana and mix well.
- Lower the flame and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
