Chana Masala (CHOLE MASALA)

Chana Masala is a dry spice mix to make Indian vegetarian stew, known as ‘Chana masala’ or spicy chickpea salad (fairly dry dish).Chana masala spice mix is added to boiled chickpeas and simmered with onions and tomatoes. It gives chickpea dish a unique aroma with traditional taste and flavor, and served with Nan or Bhature, Chapati or Basmati rice, plain yogurt.

Ingregients: Coriander, Cumin, Black Pepper, Amchoor (Dry Mango)Powder, Red Chili Pepper, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Mace, Cloves.

Use 4tsp ‘Chana Masala’ For 2 cups boiled chickpeas.

Sample recipe to make Chana Masala: Heat 1tbsp oil in a large skillet, stir fry 2 pc bay leaves for 2 min, add 1 chopped onion, 1tsp garlic paste, 1tsp ginger paste and 1 pc green chopped green chili (opt) and sauté over medium heat until brown (5 minutes). Turn heat down to medium-low and add 4tsp ‘Chana Masala’, cook for a min, add the 2 chopped tomatoes, 2 cups boiled chickpeas, 2/3 cup water. Stir and simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, then add salt to taste and 1tsp fresh lemon juice, serve hot.