This recipe is translated from Cookpad India. See original: Indiaचना मसाला
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Ingredients

  1. 2 cupsdried chickpeas, soaked for 5-6 hours (about 400 grams)
  2. 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
  3. 3tomatoes
  4. 3onions
  5. 2-3green chilies
  6. 1 tablespoonginger-garlic paste
  7. 1/2 cuptamarind pulp
  8. 2black cardamom pods
  9. 2bay leaves
  10. 1 piececinnamon stick (2-3 inches)
  11. 4-5black peppercorns
  12. 2cloves
  13. 1 teaspooncumin seeds
  14. 1 teaspoonturmeric powder
  15. 1 teaspooncoriander powder
  16. 1 teaspoonred chili powder
  17. 2 teaspoonshomemade spice mix
  18. 2 teaspoonschana masala
  19. 1-2 tablespoonsghee or oil
  20. Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    In a pressure cooker, add the soaked chickpeas, salt, baking soda, black cardamom, cinnamon stick, and enough water. Close the lid and cook on high heat for 4-5 whistles. Then simmer for a few minutes and turn off the heat.

  2. 2

    Wash the tomatoes, onions, and green chilies thoroughly. Cut them into large pieces and blend into a smooth paste.

  3. 3

    Coarsely grind the remaining whole spices (except the bay leaves).

  4. 4

    Heat oil or ghee in a pan or deep skillet. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle, then add bay leaves. Add the coarsely ground spices and sauté for a few seconds. Add the tomato-onion-chili puree and mix well. Cook until the oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the boiled chickpeas and mix. Add water as needed and cook on low heat until the gravy thickens. Add tamarind pulp, chana masala, and the remaining spices. Mix well and cook for another 5-7 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with bhature.

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