If you love bold, spicy, and comforting flavors, this Punjabi Chana Masala (Chole Masala) is a must-try!
This North Indian dish features tender chickpeas simmered in a rich, fragrant gravy, packed with warm spices and a hint of tanginess.
Paired with fluffy bhature or crispy puris, this dish is an irresistible treat for any meal.
Whether you’re making it for a weekend feast or a weeknight dinner, this easy recipe will bring restaurant-style flavors to your kitchen!
Chana Masala
Ingredients
To cook chickpeas
To make Punjabi Chole Masala
Instructions
Prep Work
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Soak chickpeas
Soak chickpeas in water overnight.
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Chop vegetables
Finely chop onions, tomatoes, and green chilies. -
Prepare spices
Measure out all spices in small bowls for easy use.
Method
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Cook chickpeas
Pressure cook soaked chickpeas with water, tea bag, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, and soda for 2-3 whistles.
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Remove extras
Discard the tea bag, cinnamon, and bay leaf after cooking. Keep the chickpeas aside.
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Heat oil and spices
Heat oil in a kadai and add whole spices. Let them sizzle. -
Sauté onions
Add onions and cook until golden brown. -
Add ginger garlic paste
Stir in ginger garlic paste and sauté until fragrant. -
Cook tomatoes
Add tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until soft and mushy. -
Add spice powders
Mix in turmeric, red chili, coriander, cumin, garam masala, amchoor powder and salt.
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Add chickpeas and simmer
Add cooked chickpeas and water. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium flame.
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Finish with flavor
Add anardana powder, kasuri methi, and ghee. Mix well. -
Garnish and serve
Turn off the stove and garnish with coriander and ginger juliennes. Serve hot with puris or bhature.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Sodium 520mg22%
- Potassium 600mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Dietary Fiber 10g40%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 12g24%
- Vitamin A 500 IU
- Vitamin C 15 mg
- Calcium 80 mg
- Iron 4 mg
- Magnesium 75 mg
- Zinc 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
